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Bell Farm Lane

Wealden, East Sussex, England

Urban residential Mixed character Transport-oriented Risk: Medium Starter home Low confidence

Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsGood

Transport (90) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.

Families
Fair

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%

Young Professionals
Good

Transport (90) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Below Average

Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60). but no clear growth trend limits upside.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Good

Good entry point at £162,500, but safety (15) needs consideration.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

60
Liveability Score
Top 4% in WealdenTop 8% nationally
Low confidence Based on only 10 transactions (limited sample), 6 data sources

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area (LSOA)

Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

How Life Works Here

Bell Farm Lane is located in Wealden, near Uckfield, East Sussex. Crime is a significant concern, with 300 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 141 violent offences were recorded (47% of total). Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Uckfield Dental Surgery (dentist, 40m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Bus Station) is 124m away. The median property price is £162,500. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, and a notable retired population. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 60 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 4% within its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Poor (15)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Good (65)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (90)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Excellent (87)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (60)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (45)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£162,500
Median Price
10
Transactions (2016–2022)

Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

Uckfield Dental Surgery40m (0.5 min walk)
atm48m (0.6 min walk)
Uckfield Post Office49m (0.6 min walk)
Tesco Pharmacy70m (0.9 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Bell Farm Lane, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (1)

libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (4)

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Transport Links

Bus Station bus_stop124m
Uckfield Rail Station rail_station168m
High Street bus_stop228m
Railway Station bus_stop264m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.

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