Abberton Field Hurstpierpoint, Mid Sussex
8 addresses across 1 postcode (BN6), about 170 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 25602103.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £939,040 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Mid Sussex costs £2,474 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hassocks, about 2 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 220 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 54 to 59 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Mid Sussex Health Care, about 360 m away.
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 93% of households owned their home and 50% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 32 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £939,040 | £939,040 | £939,040 |
| 2024 | 1 | £955,000 | £955,000 | £955,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | £1,057,500 | £870,000 | £1,245,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £685,000 | £685,000 | £685,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £243,000 | £243,000 | £243,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £92,000 | £92,000 | £92,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2025 | ASHURST BN6 9QD | Detached | £939,040 | |
| 31 Oct 2024 | FAIRHAVEN BN6 9QD | Detached | £955,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2023 | FAIRHAVEN BN6 9QD | Detached | £870,000 | |
| 6 Mar 2023 | WHISTLERS BN6 9QD | Detached | £1,245,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2017 | AILSA CRAIG BN6 9QD | Detached | £685,000 | |
| 13 Dec 1999 | AILSA CRAIG BN6 9QD | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 27 Aug 1998 | TANGLEWOOD BN6 9QD | Detached | £243,000 | |
| 25 Oct 1996 | AILSA CRAIG BN6 9QD | Detached | £92,000 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 195 m². Most common: House, detached (3); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (3); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
Council tax
What each band costs in Mid Sussex in 2026-27: Band D £2,474 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,650 | £1,924 | £2,199 | £2,474 | £3,024 | £3,574 | £4,124 | £4,949 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (32% of about 730 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Hurstpierpoint (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 4.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- 13, 15 AND 17, HASSOCKS ROAD, grade II
- ABBERTON ABBERTON COTTAGE, grade II
- Gate piers to drive of Hampton Lodge to the north-east of the house, grade II
- GATEPIERS TO DRIVE OF NO 7, grade II
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 54 m and 59 m above sea level (56 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN6 9QD | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hassocks 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Burgess Hill 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Wivelsfield 467,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Players Theatre Hurstpierpoint | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Sussex House University of Sussex | 9.6 km (6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 24.2 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mid Sussex Health Care | 360 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hurst Pharmacy | 240 m |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Princess Royal Hospital | 8.8 km (5.5 miles) |
| Police station | Burgess Hill Police Station | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Hurstpierpoint, Hurstpierpoint | 370 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 220 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 6.3 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,150 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 160 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,580 m² | 320 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 8.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Mansion House Cottage the Mansion House, a listed building (Grade II*), 400 m (0.2 miles) north-west. 50 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mansion House Cottage the Mansion House | Listed building, Grade II* | 400 m (0.2 miles) north-west |
| Littlepark Farmhouse | Listed building, Grade II* | 430 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity | Listed building, Grade II* | 640 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Romano-British villa at Randolph's Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Tenementfield Plantation | Wood | 410 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| The Wilderness | Wood | 760 m (0.5 miles) north |
| The Plantation | Wood | 780 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Sandfield Pond | Lake or reservoir | 900 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Wolstonbury Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Wellcombe Bottom | Valley | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 8 |
2 of the street's 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Mid Sussex: see them on the Mid Sussex page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lawrence CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village Pizza Kitchen BN6 9PU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Iris Bakery BN6 9PX | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Nixons Music & Books BN6 9PX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Players Theatre BN6 9PU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Nupur Indian Restaurant BN6 9PX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 4 Good | 8 Oct 2025 |
| The Fig Tree BN6 9PX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| The Poacher BN6 9PU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2024 |
| South Downs Cellars BN6 9PX | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Truffles BN6 9PU | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jan 2025 |
| Hampers Deli BN6 9PU | Retailers - other | 300 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Rhubarb BN6 9PX | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Hop Tub Brewing Ltd BN6 9PU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Hurst Pharmacy BN6 9PX | Retailers - other | 330 m | Exempt | |
| Chinese Gardens BN6 9PU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Fuel BN6 9RQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Theatre/Concert Hall (7); On or near Trumpkins (6); On or near Brown Twins Road (6); On or near South Avenue (5); On or near Abberton Field (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 93% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 57% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 40% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 56% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 33% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 42% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 50% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- BN6 9QD: 8 addresses of 10 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Percy Saunders Drive · Halton Shaws · South Avenue · St Georges Place · West Terrace · Tott Hill · Brown Twins Road · Trumpkins · High Street · Cherrington Close · Pitt Lane · High Street
All the streets in BN6 and across Mid Sussex.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.