Rutherford Way
Crawley, West Sussex, England
Reality check: At £3,399,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 142% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 142% 5-year growth. But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
Safety score of 25 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but transport (30) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 142% 5-year growth. But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (15). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£3,399,500) or poorly connected (transport 30). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 30 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 142% over 5 years, but environment scores only 15/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Rutherford Way is located in Crawley, West Sussex. Crime is a significant concern, with 312 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 116 violent offences were recorded (37% of total). Daily amenities are excellent, with 5 facilities within walking distance, including cafe (1), fast_food (1), and hairdresser (1). The closest is Subway (fast food, 21m). The nearest transport stop is 93m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £3,399,500, with exceptional growth of 142% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 191m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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
Other | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Rutherford Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- TeamSport Karting Crawley 260m · 3 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Crawley Kidney Treatment Centre 1675m · 21 min walk
- Langley Green Hospital (psychiatric) 1794m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Garden of Remembrance 944m · 12 min walk
- Gratton's Park 1209m · 15 min walk
- Worth Park Lake 1229m · 15 min walk
- Stress Garden 1498m · 19 min walk
- Worth Park Gardens 1554m · 19 min walk
schools (4)
- The Gatwick School 192m · 2 min walk
- Forge Wood Primary School 828m · 10 min walk
- Hazelwick School 1381m · 17 min walk
- Milton Mount Primary School 1437m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
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- Pelham Place — Crawley45
- Priestley Way — Crawley39
- Broadfield Place — Crawley44
- Broadfield Barton — Crawley48
- Royce Road — Crawley38
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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