New Street

Crawley, West Sussex, England

Local high street Urban, active Transport-oriented Risk: Medium Growth pocket Medium confidence

Reality check: At £275,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 34% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: InvestorsExcellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 34% 5-year growth.

Families
Fair

Workable for families, but safety (30) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Excellent

Transport (80) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 34% 5-year growth.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Fair

Possible first step at £275,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (80) or environment (55) may be a compromise.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

64
Liveability Score
Top 2% in CrawleyTop 4% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 17 transactions (moderate sample), 6 data sources

How Life Works Here

New Street is located in Crawley, West Sussex. Crime rates are above average, with 206 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 45% of reports. Daily amenities are excellent, with 10 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (4), hairdresser (3), and convenience (1). The closest is Wonderful Chinese Takeaway (fast food, 74m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Jubilee Walk) is 170m away. The median property price is £275,000, with strong growth of 34% over five years. Based on 17 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 393m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 64 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 2% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Below Average (30)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Excellent (81)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (80)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Fair (55)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (70)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Good (60)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£275,000
Median Price
17
Transactions (2014–2025)
+34.1%
5-Year Price Trend

Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

Wonderful Chinese Takeaway74m (0.9 min walk)
Geddes Pharmacy75m (0.9 min walk)
Premier Express81m (1 min walk)
Daisy Chain110m (1.4 min walk)
The Barbers118m (1.5 min walk)
Maria Charles118m (1.5 min walk)
Pizza Time122m (1.5 min walk)
Agra Balti & Tandoori / Hot & Tasty Chicken133m (1.7 min walk)
Pauline137m (1.7 min walk)
Kebab Centre141m (1.8 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from New Street, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (3)

hospitals (4)

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libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Jubilee Walk bus_stop170m
Three Bridges Station bus_stop212m
Three Bridges Rail Station rail_station320m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
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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.

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