Baker Close
Crawley, West Sussex, England
Reality check: At £291,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 22% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 22% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 30 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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 22% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £291,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Baker Close is located in Crawley, West Sussex. Crime rates are above average, with 162 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 57% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Southgate Parade) is 67m away. The median property price is £291,500, with strong growth of 22% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 189m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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
Property Market
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Baker Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Gym 982m · 12 min walk
- GYM CRAWLEY 1040m · 13 min walk
- Yoga At The Forge 1210m · 15 min walk
- The Forest Gym 1228m · 15 min walk
hospitals (5)
- SLC Aesthetics 69m · 1 min walk
- Head2Toe Physio 511m · 6 min walk
- Crawey Clinic 615m · 8 min walk
- Prorehab Physiotherapy 622m · 8 min walk
- Prorehab Physiotherapy 623m · 8 min walk
libraries (2)
- Crawley Library 904m · 11 min walk
- Broadfield Library 1624m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Southgate Park 782m · 10 min walk
- Memorial Gardens 964m · 12 min walk
- Goff's Park 1063m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Southgate Primary 189m · 2 min walk
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley 308m · 4 min walk
- Hilltop Primary School 454m · 6 min walk
- Thomas Bennett Community College 850m · 11 min walk
- Desmond Anderson Primary Academy 863m · 11 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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