Sylvan Road
Crawley, West Sussex, England
Reality check: At £370,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 11% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 11% 5-year growth.
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%
Strong case: 11% 5-year growth.
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 £370,000, 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
Sylvan Road 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 197m away. The median property price is £370,000, with moderate growth of 11% over five years. Based on 5 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 461m 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. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 52 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: stable
Based on 5 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Sylvan Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- The Forest Gym 1420m · 18 min walk
- GYM CRAWLEY 1445m · 18 min walk
- Yoga At The Forge 1484m · 19 min walk
- Crossfit Crawley 1551m · 19 min walk
- The Gym 1556m · 20 min walk
hospitals (5)
- SLC Aesthetics 1067m · 13 min walk
- Head2Toe Physio 1360m · 17 min walk
- Prorehab Physiotherapy 1409m · 18 min walk
- Prorehab Physiotherapy 1413m · 18 min walk
- Crawey Clinic 1481m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Tilgate 361m · 4 min walk
- Tilgate Playing Field 569m · 7 min walk
- Southgate Park 579m · 7 min walk
- Waterlea Meadow 681m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- St Andrew's CofE Primary School 462m · 6 min walk
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley 894m · 11 min walk
- Brook Infant School and Nursery 1241m · 16 min walk
- Desmond Anderson Primary Academy 1261m · 16 min walk
- Three Bridges Primary School 1479m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
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- Lambourne Close — Crawley54
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- Wychwood Road — 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.