Stonefields

Arun, West Sussex, England

Residential 🚗 Local high street, car-reliant 🚗 Car-dependent Risk: Medium 🚀 Growth pocket Medium confidence

Reality check: At £416,250, this is a premium entry point. Strong 48% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside.

Who Is This Street For?

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

📈
Best fit: Investors Good

Strong case: 48% 5-year growth. But transport (20) may limit tenant pool.

👪 Families
Fair

Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (50). Not ideal for children.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

💼 Young Professionals
Fair

Limited connectivity (transport 20, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.

How this is calculated

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

📈 Investors
Good

Strong case: 48% 5-year growth. But transport (20) may limit tenant pool.

How this is calculated

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

🌳 Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, car dependency reduces independence.

How this is calculated

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

🔑 First-time Buyers
Below Average

At £416,250, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.

How this is calculated

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

49
Liveability Score
Top 9% in Arun Top 9% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 6 data sources, 6 transactions

Things You Should Know

🚗
Car-dependent

Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transit options within walking distance.

🛤️
Weak transport upside

Transport score 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.

How Life Works Here

Stonefields is located in Arun, near Rustington, West Sussex. Crime is around average for the area, with 169 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The nearest public transport is 50m away. A car is recommended for most journeys. The median property price is £416,250, with strong growth of 48% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 9% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Hover or tap for data source.

Safety Below Average (40)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Good (65)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Poor (20)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (65)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (50)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Fair (50)

EPC certificates + estimated efficiency

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£416,250
Median Price
6
Transactions (2017–2025)
+47.6%
5-Year Price Trend

Detached | Freehold | Market: stable

Based on 6 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.

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

Nearby Amenities

Rustington Post Office 50m (0.6 min walk)
Establo Lounge 85m (1.1 min walk)
KFC 98m (1.2 min walk)
Broadmark Cafe 121m (1.5 min walk)

Transport Links

Ashwood Drive bus_stop 50m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
75% 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.