Plainwood Close
Chichester, West Sussex, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (21/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (21/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 70).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (21/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£660,000) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Plainwood Close is located in Chichester, West Sussex. Crime levels are below the local average (36 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 173m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £660,000. Based on 29 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 15% within its district.
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Plainwood Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- CrossFit Chichester 396m · 5 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Connolly House 1042m · 13 min walk
- St Richard's Hospital 1611m · 20 min walk
- Chapel Street Clinic. 1852m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Havenstoke Park. 917m · 12 min walk
- Oaklands Park 1318m · 16 min walk
- Lavant Village Green 1405m · 18 min walk
- Cloisters Lawn 1457m · 18 min walk
- The Green, Parklands 1691m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Fordwater School, Chichester 794m · 10 min walk
- Jessie Younghusband Primary School 1093m · 14 min walk
- St Anthony's School 1093m · 14 min walk
- Lavant Primary School 1659m · 21 min walk
- Parklands Community Primary School 1733m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
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- Tudor Close — Chichester53
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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