Roundway
Mid Sussex, West Sussex, England
Reality check: At £250,000, 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: liquid market (score 70), 15% 5-year growth. But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (30/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 30, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 15% 5-year growth. But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (30/100) — 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%
Price (£250,000) and connectivity (transport 30) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 15% over 5 years, but environment scores only 30/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
Environment score 30/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
How Life Works Here
Roundway is located in Mid Sussex, near Haywards Heath, West Sussex. Crime levels are below the local average (43 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 203m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £250,000, with moderate growth of 15% over five years. Based on 24 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 1 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. 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 49 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), 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 Roundway, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- Chalkhill 1600m · 20 min walk
- Sussex Orthopaedic Treatment Centre 1676m · 21 min walk
- Haywards Heath Health Centre 1845m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Ashenground & Bolnore Woods Local Nature Reserve 693m · 9 min walk
- Ashenground & Bolnore Woods Local Nature Reserve 724m · 9 min walk
- Picnic Green 891m · 11 min walk
- Barn Garden 1000m · 12 min walk
- Beech Hurst 1393m · 17 min walk
schools (3)
- Bolnore Village Primary School 532m · 7 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 1701m · 21 min walk
- St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School 1987m · 25 min walk
Transport Links
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- Whitemans Green — Mid Sussex50
- Fairway — Mid Sussex49
- Farr Close — Mid Sussex49
- Pinetrees Close — Mid Sussex49
- New Town — Mid Sussex49
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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