Myrtle Lane

Horsham, West Sussex, England

Local high street Busy, high footfall Transport-oriented Risk: Medium Growth pocket Low confidence

Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. The environment (20/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.

Who Is This Street For?

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

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsExcellent

Transport (90) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

Families
Below Average

Weak across environment (20), safety (45), or school access (30). Not ideal for children.

How this is calculated

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

Young Professionals
Excellent

Transport (90) 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: 25% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£160,875).

How this is calculated

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

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (20) suggests noise or density.

How this is calculated

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

First-time Buyers
Good

Accessible entry point with solid connectivity. A practical first purchase.

How this is calculated

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

62
Liveability Score
Top 3% in HorshamTop 6% nationally
Low confidence Based on only 10 transactions (limited sample), 6 data sources

Things You Should Know

Growth not supported by environment

Prices grew 25% over 5 years, but environment scores only 20/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.

How Life Works Here

Myrtle Lane is located in Horsham, near Billingshurst, West Sussex. Crime is around average for the area, with 88 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 60% of reported crimes. Daily amenities are excellent, with 6 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (3), atm (1), and pharmacy (1). The closest is The Railway Inn (pub, 36m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Railway Station) is 66m away. The median property price is £160,875, with strong growth of 25% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 1 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 360m away. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 62 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 3% 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) Fair (45)

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

Daily Access Excellent (75)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (90)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Poor (20)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (80)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Below Average (30)

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

£160,875
Median Price
10
Transactions (2018–2025)
+25.0%
5-Year Price Trend

Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable

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

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Nearby Amenities

The Railway Inn36m (0.5 min walk)
Arun Valley Pharmacy46m (0.6 min walk)
atm52m (0.7 min walk)
Saffron68m (0.8 min walk)
Pizza Planet69m (0.9 min walk)
King Chef71m (0.9 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Myrtle Lane, with detailed information for each.

libraries (1)

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schools (1)

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Transport Links

Railway Station bus_stop66m
Billingshurst Rail Station rail_station73m
Groomsland Drive bus_stop277m
Silver Lane bus_stop303m

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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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.

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