Ship Street

Mid Sussex, West Sussex, England

Residential Mixed character Transport-oriented Risk: Low Moderate investment High confidence

Reality check: At £570,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 1% growth over 5 years.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: InvestorsGood

Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 1% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.

Families
Fair

Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Good

Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 1% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — safe, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (16).

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Below Average

At £570,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

62
Liveability Score
Top 2% in Mid SussexTop 2% nationally
High confidence Based on 6 data sources, 26 transactions

Things You Should Know

Limited daily services

Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.

How Life Works Here

Ship Street is located in Mid Sussex, near East Grinstead, West Sussex. Crime levels are below the local average (42 incidents in 12 months). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is East Grinstead Tennis, Squash & Racketball Club (sports centre, 87m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Bell Hammer) is 147m away. The median property price is £570,000, with moderate growth of 1% over five years. Based on 26 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 62 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 2% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety Good (70)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Poor (16)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (90)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (85)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Good (70)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£570,000
Median Price
26
Transactions (2014–2025)
+0.6%
5-Year Price Trend

Detached | Freehold | Market: warm

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

East Grinstead Tennis, Squash & Racketball Club87m (1.1 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Ship Street, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (5)

hospitals (2)

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libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Bell Hammer bus_stop147m
Musgrave Avenue bus_stop171m
Stuart Way bus_stop273m
War Memorial bus_stop281m
Dunning's Road bus_stop362m
East Grinstead Rail Station rail_station782m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • 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.