Caledonian Road
The City of Brighton and Hove, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
Safety score of 25 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Caledonian Road is located in The City of Brighton and Hove, near Brighton. Crime is a significant concern, with 414 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 152 violent offences were recorded (37% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Lizzie's Cafe (cafe, 44m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (St Paul's Street) is 136m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 154m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Caledonian Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Gym 716m · 9 min walk
- PureGym 752m · 9 min walk
- The Training Rooms 857m · 11 min walk
- About Balance 1115m · 14 min walk
hospitals (4)
- St Peter's Medical Centre 699m · 9 min walk
- Brighton General Hospital 1016m · 13 min walk
- Brighton Station Health Centre 1238m · 16 min walk
- Sk:n 1325m · 17 min walk
libraries (4)
- The Cowley Library 810m · 10 min walk
- Jubilee Library 1360m · 17 min walk
- Aldrich Library 1388m · 17 min walk
- Whitehawk Library 1795m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- William Clarke Park 356m · 4 min walk
- Park Crescent Park 375m · 5 min walk
- Saunders Park 458m · 6 min walk
- The Level 643m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Fairlight Primary School 155m · 2 min walk
- St Martin's CofE Primary School 309m · 4 min walk
- Elm Grove Primary School 593m · 7 min walk
- Downs Junior School 652m · 8 min walk
- Tarnerland Nursery School 1230m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- St Mary Magdalene Street — The City of Brighton and Hove47
- St Paul's Street — The City of Brighton and Hove47
- Rose Hill — The City of Brighton and Hove42
- King Street — The City of Brighton and Hove42
- Steine Lane — The City of Brighton and Hove45
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.
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