St James's Street
The City of Brighton and Hove, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (poor).
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 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%
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 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
St James's Street 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. Daily amenities are excellent, with 5 facilities within walking distance, including restaurant (2), atm (1), and cafe (1). The closest is atm (atm, 6m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 146m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 9 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 414m 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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from St James's Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Green Gym Group 8m · 0 min walk
- The Gym 172m · 2 min walk
- Life Fit 262m · 3 min walk
- Prince Regent Swimming Complex 566m · 7 min walk
- About Balance 684m · 8 min walk
hospitals (4)
- The Sussex Beacon 267m · 3 min walk
- Brighton Laser Clinic 268m · 3 min walk
- Sk:n 681m · 8 min walk
- St Peter's Medical Centre 1140m · 14 min walk
libraries (3)
- Jubilee Library 662m · 8 min walk
- The Cowley Library 1116m · 14 min walk
- Whitehawk Library 1849m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Circus Square 453m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Tarnerland Nursery School 414m · 5 min walk
- Royal Spa Nursery School 431m · 5 min walk
- Carlton Hill Primary School 452m · 6 min walk
- Queen's Park Primary School 551m · 7 min walk
- Middle Street Primary School 745m · 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.