Marlborough Drive
Mid Sussex, West Sussex, England
Reality check: At £440,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 26% 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: liquid market (score 70), 26% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (26) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 26% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (26/100) — 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 £440,000, 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 26% over 5 years, but environment scores only 26/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Marlborough Drive is located in Mid Sussex, near Burgess Hill, West Sussex. Crime levels are below the local average (79 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Longhurst) is 314m away. The median property price is £440,000, with strong growth of 26% over five years. Based on 23 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 62 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 10% within its district.
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: 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 Marlborough Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- PureGym 1468m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Folders Meadow Park 714m · 9 min walk
- Queens Crescent Park 891m · 11 min walk
- Railway Lands 1063m · 13 min walk
- Marle Place Park 1321m · 16 min walk
- Batchelors Farm Nature Conservation Site 1508m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill 521m · 6 min walk
- Woodlands Meed 1029m · 13 min walk
- Oak Tree Primary School 1095m · 14 min walk
- The Burgess Hill Academy 1102m · 14 min walk
- London Meed Community Primary School 1220m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Curf Way — Mid Sussex62
- Golden Hill — Mid Sussex63
- Friars Oak Road — Mid Sussex61
- Larkspur Drive — Mid Sussex59
- Shepherds Walk — Mid Sussex59
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.
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