Hillside Close
Mid Sussex, West Sussex, England
Reality check: At £447,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 15% 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: 15% 5-year growth. But transport (20) may limit tenant pool.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) and transport (20) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Poor transport (20) and walkability (25). This is not a convenient base for work.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 15% 5-year growth. But transport (20) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, car dependency reduces independence, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£447,000) 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
Hillside Close is located in Mid Sussex, near East Grinstead, West Sussex. This is a notably low-crime area with only 26 incidents recorded in the past 12 months. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest public transport is 526m away. A car is recommended for most journeys. The median property price is £447,000, with moderate growth of 15% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. 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 253m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. 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: stable
Based on 9 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 Hillside Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Kings Centre 1050m · 13 min walk
- Kings Golf Studio 1199m · 15 min walk
- PureGym 1240m · 16 min walk
- Unite Fitness 1407m · 18 min walk
- East Grinstead Tennis, Squash & Racketball Club 1651m · 21 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Queen Victoria Hospital 521m · 6 min walk
- Minor Injuries Unit 593m · 7 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Mount Noddy Recreation Ground 700m · 9 min walk
- Lingfield Road Recreation 808m · 10 min walk
- War Memorial Garden 1049m · 13 min walk
- East Court 1085m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Blackwell Primary School 253m · 3 min walk
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School, East Grinstead 881m · 11 min walk
- Baldwins Hill Primary School, East Grinstead 1010m · 13 min walk
- Estcots Primary School 1656m · 21 min walk
- Sackville School 1656m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
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- Alders View Drive — Mid Sussex54
- Roundwood Lane — Mid Sussex53
- Brook Lane — Mid Sussex55
- Overton Shaw — Mid Sussex52
- Greenhurst Drive — Mid Sussex51
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.