Elm Drive

Mid Sussex, West Sussex, England

Residential Mixed character Well-connected Risk: Low Moderate investment High confidence

Reality check: At £300,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 8% growth over 5 years.

Who Is This Street For?

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

Best fit: InvestorsGood

Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 8% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.

Families
Fair

Weak across environment (35), safety (60), or school access (60). Not ideal for children.

How this is calculated

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

Young Professionals
Fair

Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.

How this is calculated

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

Investors
Good

Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 8% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.

How this is calculated

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

Retirees
Below Average

Limited by environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.

How this is calculated

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

First-time Buyers
Below Average

Price (£300,000) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.

How this is calculated

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

53
Liveability Score
Top 36% in Mid SussexTop 22% nationally
High confidence Based on 6 data sources, 26 transactions

Things You Should Know

Limited daily services

Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.

How Life Works Here

Elm Drive is located in Mid Sussex, near East Grinstead, West Sussex. Crime levels are below the local average (54 incidents in 12 months). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is pitch (pitch, 109m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 232m away. The median property price is £300,000, with moderate growth of 8% over five years. Based on 26 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 274m away. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

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

Safety Good (60)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Poor (16)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Fair (50)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (85)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Good (60)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£300,000
Median Price
26
Transactions (2015–2025)
+8.4%
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

pitch109m (1.4 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Elm Drive, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (5)

hospitals (2)

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libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Estcots School bus_stop232m
Chestnut Close bus_stop245m
Court Crescent bus_stop319m
Harmans Mead bus_stop378m
East Grinstead Rail Station rail_station1368m

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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.