Hatchgate Close
Mid Sussex, West Sussex, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £160,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 98% 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: 98% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£160,000).
Weak across environment (35), safety (45), or school access (60). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 98% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£160,000).
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%
Good entry point at £160,000, but environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Hatchgate Close is located in Mid Sussex, near Cuckfield, West Sussex. Crime is around average for the area, with 138 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 50% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 100m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £160,000, with exceptional growth of 98% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 259m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 48 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
Flat/Maisonette | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Hatchgate Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Dolphin 1446m · 18 min walk
- Madisons Fitness (Recption & Shop) 1904m · 24 min walk
- Maddisons 1907m · 24 min walk
- Maddisons 1910m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Blunts Wood and Paiges Wood and Meadows Local Nature Reserve 607m · 8 min walk
- Horsefield Green 889m · 11 min walk
- Cuckfield Recreation Ground 955m · 12 min walk
- Beech Hurst 1381m · 17 min walk
schools (3)
- Warden Park Secondary Academy 259m · 3 min walk
- Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Cuckfield 559m · 7 min walk
- Harlands Primary School 1668m · 21 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.