Montpelier Road
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
Limited by safety (15), environment (35). 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.
Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Montpelier Road is located in The City of Brighton and Hove, near Brighton. Crime is a significant concern, with 323 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 138 violent offences were recorded (43% of total). Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Taj the Grocer (greengrocer, 18m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Waitrose Montpelier Road) is 65m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 256m 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 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
See properties available on this street
We don't list properties ourselves. Search Montpelier Road in The City of Brighton and Hove on these portals:
Streetary is independent — we don't earn commissions from these portals.
Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Montpelier Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- PureGym 818m · 10 min walk
hospitals (5)
- The Montefiore Hospital 755m · 9 min walk
- Brighton Station Health Centre 875m · 11 min walk
- Sk:n 999m · 12 min walk
- The Sussex Beacon 1250m · 16 min walk
- St Peter's Medical Centre 1411m · 18 min walk
libraries (3)
- Jubilee Library 987m · 12 min walk
- The Cowley Library 1295m · 16 min walk
- Hove Library 1753m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School 256m · 3 min walk
- St Paul's CofE Primary School 627m · 8 min walk
- Brunswick Primary School 793m · 10 min walk
- Middle Street Primary School 795m · 10 min walk
- Stanford Junior School 1310m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Richmond Place — The City of Brighton and Hove50
- Sussex Place — The City of Brighton and Hove52
- Carlton Terrace — The City of Brighton and Hove52
- Spring Street — The City of Brighton and Hove43
- Hampton Place — The City of Brighton and Hove43
Data Transparency
View all data sources
- 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.
Data updated: