Victoria Road
The City of Brighton and Hove, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), 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
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (32). 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 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 35 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Victoria Road is located in The City of Brighton and Hove, near Brighton. Crime is a significant concern, with 368 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 121 violent offences were recorded (33% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Headroom (hairdresser, 13m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Park Royal) is 144m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 236m 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 49 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 Victoria Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- PureGym 601m · 8 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Brighton Station Health Centre 584m · 7 min walk
- The Montefiore Hospital 640m · 8 min walk
- Sk:n 797m · 10 min walk
- St Peter's Medical Centre 1097m · 14 min walk
- The Sussex Beacon 1169m · 15 min walk
libraries (3)
- Jubilee Library 795m · 10 min walk
- The Cowley Library 980m · 12 min walk
- Hove Library 1944m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- St Nicholas Play Area 300m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School 236m · 3 min walk
- St Paul's CofE Primary School 374m · 5 min walk
- Brunswick Primary School 753m · 9 min walk
- Middle Street Primary School 791m · 10 min walk
- Stanford Junior School 1017m · 13 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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