Furnace Drive
Crawley, West Sussex, England
Reality check: At £395,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 3% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 3% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 3% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £395,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Furnace Drive is located in Crawley, West Sussex. Crime levels are below the local average (29 incidents in 12 months). No burglaries were recorded in the latest period. 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 52m away. The median property price is £395,000, with moderate growth of 3% over five years. Based on 25 transactions recorded since 2014. 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 404m away. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Overall, this street scores 53 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Furnace Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- GYM CRAWLEY 1218m · 15 min walk
- The Gym 1336m · 17 min walk
- The Forest Gym 1520m · 19 min walk
- Yoga At The Forge 1572m · 20 min walk
- Crossfit Crawley 1639m · 20 min walk
hospitals (5)
- SLC Aesthetics 966m · 12 min walk
- Head2Toe Physio 1177m · 15 min walk
- Prorehab Physiotherapy 1215m · 15 min walk
- Prorehab Physiotherapy 1219m · 15 min walk
- Crawey Clinic 1295m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Southgate Park 357m · 4 min walk
- Tilgate 579m · 7 min walk
- Waterlea Meadow 633m · 8 min walk
- Tilgate Playing Field 763m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- St Andrew's CofE Primary School 405m · 5 min walk
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley 738m · 9 min walk
- Southgate Primary 1152m · 14 min walk
- Three Bridges Primary School 1282m · 16 min walk
- Desmond Anderson Primary Academy 1310m · 16 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.