Covert Close
Crawley, West Sussex, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 33% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
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%
Moderate investment case — 33% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £280,000 — 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 suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Covert Close 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. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Northgate Parade) is 181m away. The median property price is £280,000, with strong growth of 33% over five years. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 49/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 43/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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 3 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
See properties available on this street
We don't list properties ourselves. Search Covert Close in Crawley on these portals:
Streetary is independent — we don't earn commissions from these portals.
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Covert Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- GYM CRAWLEY 588m · 7 min walk
- The Gym 666m · 8 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Prorehab Physiotherapy 1051m · 13 min walk
- Prorehab Physiotherapy 1051m · 13 min walk
- Crawey Clinic 1120m · 14 min walk
- Head2Toe Physio 1162m · 14 min walk
- Langley Green Hospital (psychiatric) 1271m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Northgate Playing Field 544m · 7 min walk
- Memorial Gardens 672m · 8 min walk
- West Green Playing Fields 798m · 10 min walk
- Southgate Park 1379m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Northgate Primary School 117m · 2 min walk
- Three Bridges Primary School 911m · 11 min walk
- West Green Primary School 1049m · 13 min walk
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley 1428m · 18 min walk
- Southgate Primary 1756m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Crosspath — Crawley43
- Path Link — Crawley43
- Kilnmead Close — Crawley42
- Georgian Close — Crawley50
- Haslett Avenue West — Crawley48
Data Transparency
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.