Blackwell Road
Mid Sussex, West Sussex, England
Reality check: At £409,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 20% 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: liquid market (score 70), 20% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 30 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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 20% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £409,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Blackwell Road is located in Mid Sussex, near East Grinstead, West Sussex. Crime rates are above average, with 257 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 44% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Blackwell Hollow) is 79m away. The median property price is £409,000, with strong growth of 20% over five years. Based on 21 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. 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 54 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 Blackwell Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Kings Centre 426m · 5 min walk
- Kings Golf Studio 440m · 6 min walk
- PureGym 488m · 6 min walk
- Unite Fitness 656m · 8 min walk
- East Grinstead Tennis, Squash & Racketball Club 866m · 11 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Queen Victoria Hospital 656m · 8 min walk
- Minor Injuries Unit 691m · 9 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Mount Noddy Recreation Ground 229m · 3 min walk
- War Memorial Garden 306m · 4 min walk
- East Court 423m · 5 min walk
- East Court 645m · 8 min walk
- Millenium Garden 685m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Blackwell Primary School 592m · 7 min walk
- Estcots Primary School 879m · 11 min walk
- Sackville School 879m · 11 min walk
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School, East Grinstead 1028m · 13 min walk
- The Meads Primary School 1535m · 19 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.