Ship Street Court
The City of Brighton and Hove, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 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.
Transport (70) and walkability (90) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
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%
Transport (70) and walkability (90) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
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 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Ship Street Court is located in The City of Brighton and Hove, near Brighton. Crime is a significant concern, with 4320 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 1720 violent offences were recorded (40% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Pink Moon (cafe, 8m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 176m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 7 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 159m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, above 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 Ship Street Court, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Prince Regent Swimming Complex 336m · 4 min walk
- PureGym 376m · 5 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Sk:n 370m · 5 min walk
- The Sussex Beacon 400m · 5 min walk
- Brighton Station Health Centre 610m · 8 min walk
- Brighton Laser Clinic 914m · 11 min walk
- St Peter's Medical Centre 1022m · 13 min walk
libraries (2)
- Jubilee Library 334m · 4 min walk
- The Cowley Library 936m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Pavilion Gardens 256m · 3 min walk
- St Nicholas Play Area 507m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Middle Street Primary School 160m · 2 min walk
- St Paul's CofE Primary School 506m · 6 min walk
- St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School 624m · 8 min walk
- Carlton Hill Primary School 692m · 9 min walk
- Tarnerland Nursery School 785m · 10 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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