St James's Avenue
The City of Brighton and Hove, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (below average), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
This street scores below average across all buyer profiles. Consider carefully.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
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 (25), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£0) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
St James's Avenue is located in The City of Brighton and Hove, near Brighton. Crime is a significant concern, with 654 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 240 violent offences were recorded (37% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is place_of_worship (place of worship, 23m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 61m 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. The nearest school is just 285m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Overall, this street scores 41 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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 St James's Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Green Gym Group 158m · 2 min walk
- Life Fit 180m · 2 min walk
- The Gym 323m · 4 min walk
- About Balance 693m · 9 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Brighton Laser Clinic 243m · 3 min walk
- The Sussex Beacon 413m · 5 min walk
- Sk:n 742m · 9 min walk
- Royal Sussex County Hospital 753m · 9 min walk
libraries (3)
- Jubilee Library 731m · 9 min walk
- The Cowley Library 1103m · 14 min walk
- Whitehawk Library 1689m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Queen's Park 459m · 6 min walk
- Circus Square 465m · 6 min walk
schools (4)
- Royal Spa Nursery School 285m · 4 min walk
- Tarnerland Nursery School 327m · 4 min walk
- Queen's Park Primary School 391m · 5 min walk
- Carlton Hill Primary School 407m · 5 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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