Hackenden Close
Mid Sussex, West Sussex, England
Reality check: At £366,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 21% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 21% 5-year growth. But transport (20) may limit tenant pool.
Weak across environment (35), safety (45), or school access (65). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 20, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 21% 5-year growth. But transport (20) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£366,500) or poorly connected (transport 20). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Low walkability (25) and transport (20) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
Environment score 35/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
Transport score 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Hackenden Close is located in Mid Sussex, near East Grinstead, West Sussex. Crime is around average for the area, with 131 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 47% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest public transport is 541m away. A car is recommended for most journeys. The median property price is £366,500, with strong growth of 21% over five years. Based on 23 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 147m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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 Hackenden Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Kings Centre 909m · 11 min walk
- Kings Golf Studio 1057m · 13 min walk
- PureGym 1098m · 14 min walk
- Unite Fitness 1265m · 16 min walk
- East Grinstead Tennis, Squash & Racketball Club 1509m · 19 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Queen Victoria Hospital 487m · 6 min walk
- Minor Injuries Unit 565m · 7 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Mount Noddy Recreation Ground 558m · 7 min walk
- Lingfield Road Recreation 741m · 9 min walk
- War Memorial Garden 929m · 12 min walk
- East Court 976m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Blackwell Primary School 147m · 2 min walk
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School, East Grinstead 811m · 10 min walk
- Baldwins Hill Primary School, East Grinstead 1018m · 13 min walk
- Estcots Primary School 1539m · 19 min walk
- Sackville School 1539m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Hilda Duke's Way — Mid Sussex47
- Barncroft Drive — Mid Sussex46
- Cape Road — Mid Sussex46
- Hackenden Lane — Mid Sussex47
- Blake Place — Mid Sussex46
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.