Forestfield
Crawley, West Sussex, England
Reality check: At £290,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 10% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 10% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (35), safety (55), or school access (60). Not ideal for children.
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), 10% 5-year growth.
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 (£290,000) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Forestfield is located in Crawley, West Sussex. Crime is around average for the area, with 82 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. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 416m away. The median property price is £290,000, with moderate growth of 10% over five years. Based on 52 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. 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: 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 Forestfield, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Forest Gym 1785m · 22 min walk
- GYM CRAWLEY 1864m · 23 min walk
- Yoga At The Forge 1868m · 23 min walk
- Crossfit Crawley 1932m · 24 min walk
hospitals (5)
- SLC Aesthetics 1614m · 20 min walk
- Head2Toe Physio 1880m · 24 min walk
- Prorehab Physiotherapy 1918m · 24 min walk
- Prorehab Physiotherapy 1922m · 24 min walk
- Crawey Clinic 1998m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Tilgate 308m · 4 min walk
- Furnace Green Playing Fields 410m · 5 min walk
- Waterlea Meadow 589m · 7 min walk
- Tilgate Playing Field 820m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- St Andrew's CofE Primary School 534m · 7 min walk
- Brook Infant School and Nursery 695m · 9 min walk
- Maidenbower Junior School 1020m · 13 min walk
- Three Bridges Primary School 1624m · 20 min walk
- Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley 1792m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Furnace Farm Road — Crawley53
- Stone Court — Crawley55
- Cranmer Walk — Crawley55
- Aveling Close — Crawley54
- Kelso Close — Crawley54
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.