Chaffinch Close
Crawley, West Sussex, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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 score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by 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 (£260,750) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Chaffinch Close is located in Crawley, West Sussex. Crime is around average for the area, with 137 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 39% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 150m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £260,750. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability.
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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Chaffinch Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Gym 1235m · 15 min walk
- GYM CRAWLEY 1281m · 16 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Langley Green Hospital (psychiatric) 641m · 8 min walk
- Crawley Kidney Treatment Centre 1040m · 13 min walk
- Prorehab Physiotherapy 1569m · 20 min walk
- Prorehab Physiotherapy 1570m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- West Green Playing Fields 556m · 7 min walk
- Northgate Playing Field 1129m · 14 min walk
- Willoughby Fields 1345m · 17 min walk
- Memorial Gardens 1368m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Langley Green Primary 603m · 8 min walk
- Northgate Primary School 744m · 9 min walk
- Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Primary School 881m · 11 min walk
- West Green Primary School 1025m · 13 min walk
- St Margaret's Church of England Primary School 1104m · 14 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.