College Place
The City of Brighton and Hove, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but transport (40) 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 transport (40) 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
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
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.
How Life Works Here
College Place is located in The City of Brighton and Hove, near Brighton. Crime is a significant concern, with 322 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 154 violent offences were recorded (48% of total). Daily amenities are excellent, with 6 facilities within walking distance, including clothes (2), hairdresser (2), and pub (1). The closest is Peach Blossom (restaurant, 12m). The nearest transport stop is 98m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 8 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 270m 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 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 College Place, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Yellowave 293m · 4 min walk
- Mint Fitness 338m · 4 min walk
- Life Fit 485m · 6 min walk
- Green Gym Group 743m · 9 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Royal Sussex County Hospital 147m · 2 min walk
- Royal Sussex County Hospital 230m · 3 min walk
- The Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital 322m · 4 min walk
- Urgent Care Centre 472m · 6 min walk
libraries (3)
- Whitehawk Library 1232m · 15 min walk
- Jubilee Library 1330m · 17 min walk
- The Cowley Library 1578m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Queen's Park 601m · 8 min walk
- Sussex Square 847m · 11 min walk
schools (4)
- Queen's Park Primary School 467m · 6 min walk
- Royal Spa Nursery School 595m · 7 min walk
- Tarnerland Nursery School 789m · 10 min walk
- Carlton Hill Primary School 916m · 11 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.