Circus Street
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 some areas could be better.
Safety score of 15 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 some areas 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 (15), 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 15/100 — 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
Circus Street is located in The City of Brighton and Hove, near Brighton. Crime is a significant concern, with 398 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 164 violent offences were recorded (41% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Oui Crêperie (restaurant, 57m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Valley Gardens) is 90m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 206m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 45 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 Circus Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- About Balance 158m · 2 min walk
- Prince Regent Swimming Complex 203m · 2 min walk
- Green Gym Group 519m · 6 min walk
- The Gym 636m · 8 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Sk:n 256m · 3 min walk
- The Sussex Beacon 463m · 6 min walk
- Brighton Station Health Centre 550m · 7 min walk
- St Peter's Medical Centre 632m · 8 min walk
- Brighton Laser Clinic 770m · 10 min walk
libraries (3)
- Jubilee Library 266m · 3 min walk
- The Cowley Library 594m · 7 min walk
- Whitehawk Library 1951m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Circus Square 77m · 1 min walk
schools (5)
- Carlton Hill Primary School 206m · 3 min walk
- Tarnerland Nursery School 334m · 4 min walk
- Royal Spa Nursery School 532m · 7 min walk
- St Paul's CofE Primary School 677m · 8 min walk
- Middle Street Primary School 687m · 9 min walk
Transport Links
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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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