Upper 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 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%
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 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Upper St James's Street is located in The City of Brighton and Hove, near Brighton. Crime is a significant concern, with 322 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 154 violent offences were recorded (48% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Himbo Hair (hairdresser, 11m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 107m 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 407m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Overall, this street scores 44 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 Upper St James's Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Life Fit 82m · 1 min walk
- Green Gym Group 346m · 4 min walk
- The Gym 431m · 5 min walk
- Yellowave 479m · 6 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Brighton Laser Clinic 135m · 2 min walk
- Royal Sussex County Hospital 532m · 7 min walk
- The Sussex Beacon 608m · 8 min walk
- Royal Sussex County Hospital 636m · 8 min walk
libraries (3)
- Jubilee Library 978m · 12 min walk
- The Cowley Library 1337m · 17 min walk
- Whitehawk Library 1582m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Queen's Park 532m · 7 min walk
- Circus Square 712m · 9 min walk
schools (4)
- Royal Spa Nursery School 407m · 5 min walk
- Queen's Park Primary School 409m · 5 min walk
- Tarnerland Nursery School 536m · 7 min walk
- Carlton Hill Primary School 639m · 8 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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