Southdown Close
Mid Sussex, West Sussex, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but safety (45) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but safety (45) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 65).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£383,000) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Southdown Close is located in Mid Sussex, near Haywards Heath, West Sussex. Crime is around average for the area, with 103 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 58% of reported crimes. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Ascension Church/ Community Centre (community centre, 60m). The nearest transport stop is 105m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £383,000, with a slight decline of 7% over five years. Based on 15 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability.
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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Southdown Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Madisons Fitness (Recption & Shop) 1526m · 19 min walk
- Maddisons 1567m · 20 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Chalkhill 976m · 12 min walk
- Sussex Orthopaedic Treatment Centre 1047m · 13 min walk
- Haywards Heath Health Centre 1231m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Ashenground & Bolnore Woods Local Nature Reserve 468m · 6 min walk
- Victoria Park 842m · 10 min walk
- Ashenground & Bolnore Woods Local Nature Reserve 843m · 10 min walk
- Beech Hurst 1077m · 14 min walk
- Muster Green 1113m · 14 min walk
schools (4)
- Bolnore Village Primary School 681m · 8 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 1018m · 13 min walk
- St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School 1298m · 16 min walk
- Warden Park Primary Academy 1381m · 17 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.
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