French Gardens
Mid Sussex, West Sussex, England
Reality check: At £365,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 23% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 23% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (33) 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%
Moderate investment case — 23% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (33/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £365,000, 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
Prices grew 23% over 5 years, but environment scores only 33/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
French Gardens is located in Mid Sussex, near Haywards Heath, West Sussex. Crime levels are below the local average (39 incidents in 12 months). 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 99m away. The median property price is £365,000, with strong growth of 23% over five years. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 201m away. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 French Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Maddisons 1051m · 13 min walk
- Maddisons 1066m · 13 min walk
- Madisons Fitness (Recption & Shop) 1095m · 14 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Haywards Heath Health Centre 1276m · 16 min walk
- Sussex Orthopaedic Treatment Centre 1903m · 24 min walk
- Chalkhill 1952m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Lindfield Common 672m · 8 min walk
- Sunte Park 761m · 10 min walk
- Priory Park 1308m · 16 min walk
- Forest Fields 1531m · 19 min walk
- Victoria Park 1623m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Blackthorns Community Primary Academy 202m · 2 min walk
- Oathall Community College 248m · 3 min walk
- Lindfield Primary Academy 446m · 6 min walk
- Warden Park Primary Academy 1029m · 13 min walk
- St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School 1397m · 18 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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