Manchester Street
The City of Brighton and Hove, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
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
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
Manchester Street is located in The City of Brighton and Hove, near Brighton. Crime is a significant concern, with 1406 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 578 violent offences were recorded (41% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 6 facilities within walking distance, including restaurant (2), atm (1), and bar (1). The closest is Pompoko (restaurant, 17m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 55m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 10 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. 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 50 out of 100 for liveability. 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 Manchester Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Gym 184m · 2 min walk
- Green Gym Group 222m · 3 min walk
- Prince Regent Swimming Complex 447m · 6 min walk
- About Balance 638m · 8 min walk
hospitals (5)
- The Sussex Beacon 54m · 1 min walk
- Brighton Laser Clinic 462m · 6 min walk
- Sk:n 560m · 7 min walk
- Brighton Station Health Centre 907m · 11 min walk
- St Peter's Medical Centre 1122m · 14 min walk
libraries (2)
- Jubilee Library 533m · 7 min walk
- The Cowley Library 1075m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Pavilion Gardens 292m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- Carlton Hill Primary School 508m · 6 min walk
- Middle Street Primary School 524m · 7 min walk
- Tarnerland Nursery School 527m · 7 min walk
- Royal Spa Nursery School 609m · 8 min walk
- Queen's Park Primary School 751m · 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.