Starling Close
Mid Sussex, West Sussex, England
Reality check: At £300,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 16% 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), 16% 5-year growth.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, 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), 16% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£300,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Starling Close is located in Mid Sussex, near Burgess Hill, West Sussex. Crime is around average for the area, with 80 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Violent offences account for 39% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 182m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £300,000, with strong growth of 16% over five years. Based on 15 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 52 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)
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
Terraced | 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 Starling Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Burgess Hill Rugby Club 287m · 4 min walk
- The Triangle 820m · 10 min walk
- PureGym 1408m · 18 min walk
hospitals (2)
- The Dene 986m · 12 min walk
- The Brow Medical Centre 1565m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Grassmere Meadow 173m · 2 min walk
- West Park Nature Reserve 270m · 3 min walk
- Pangdean Lane Meadows 321m · 4 min walk
- Malthouse Lane Meadows 385m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- The Gattons Infant School 756m · 9 min walk
- St Paul's Catholic College 919m · 12 min walk
- St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School 1486m · 19 min walk
- West Sussex Alternative Provision College 1781m · 22 min walk
- The Burgess Hill Academy 1848m · 23 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Woodpecker Crescent — Mid Sussex52
- Sparrow Way — Mid Sussex52
- Faraday Avenue — Mid Sussex52
- Foxglove Close — Mid Sussex53
- Culpepper — Mid Sussex53
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.