Barnfield Road
Crawley, West Sussex, England
Reality check: At £302,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 50% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 50% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 25 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%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 50% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£302,500) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 30 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Barnfield Road is located in Crawley, West Sussex. Crime is a significant concern, with 2200 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 850 violent offences were recorded (39% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 262m away. The median property price is £302,500, with exceptional growth of 50% over five years. Based on 34 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 97m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 44 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
Flat/Maisonette | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Barnfield Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- GYM CRAWLEY 682m · 8 min walk
- The Gym 728m · 9 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Prorehab Physiotherapy 1112m · 14 min walk
- Prorehab Physiotherapy 1112m · 14 min walk
- Langley Green Hospital (psychiatric) 1153m · 14 min walk
- Crawey Clinic 1172m · 15 min walk
- Head2Toe Physio 1226m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Northgate Playing Field 600m · 8 min walk
- West Green Playing Fields 705m · 9 min walk
- Memorial Gardens 768m · 10 min walk
- Southgate Park 1498m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- Northgate Primary School 98m · 1 min walk
- West Green Primary School 1004m · 12 min walk
- Three Bridges Primary School 1029m · 13 min walk
- Langley Green Primary 1208m · 15 min walk
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley 1523m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
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- Woolborough Close — Crawley44
- Five Acres — Crawley40
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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.