Grassmere Close
Arun, West Sussex, England
Reality check: At £255,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 17% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family appeal narrows demand to singles and couples.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 17% 5-year growth.
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%
Transport (50) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 17% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £255,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (50) or environment (64) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Grassmere Close is located in Arun, near Bognor Regis, West Sussex. Crime is a significant concern, with 311 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 169 violent offences were recorded (54% of total). Daily amenities are excellent, with 9 facilities within walking distance, including hairdresser (3), atm (1), and bar (1). The closest is Felpham Village Post Office & Stores (convenience, 6m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 92m away. The median property price is £255,000, with strong growth of 17% over five years. Based on 31 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The area has 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. The nearest school is just 395m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. 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), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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
Property Market
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Grassmere Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Arun Leisure Centre 506m · 6 min walk
- Regis Gymnastics 1789m · 22 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital 1497m · 19 min walk
- Bognor Health Centre 1730m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Old Rectory Gardens 228m · 3 min walk
- Longbrook Park 651m · 8 min walk
- Hotham Park 969m · 12 min walk
- Gloucester Road Garden 983m · 12 min walk
- Mediterranean Garden 1001m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Felpham Community College 395m · 5 min walk
- Downview Primary School 883m · 11 min walk
- Edward Bryant School 1258m · 16 min walk
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 1285m · 16 min walk
- Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham 1485m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Felpham Road — Arun46
- York Road — Arun50
- Promenade — Arun52
- Arcade Road — Arun50
- Lennox Street — Arun47
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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