Bankside Bolney, Mid Sussex
22 addresses across 3 postcodes (RH17), about 150 m long. USRN 25602531.
- Sales: 17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £242,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 16 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 9, E: 3).
- Flood: 8 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 G; Band D in Mid Sussex costs £2,474 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wivelsfield, about 6.6 km (4.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 31 to 36 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 22 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cowfold Surgery, about 4.8 km (3 miles) away.
- People: About 640 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 73% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £242,000 | £242,000 | £242,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £266,250 | £217,500 | £315,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £209,000 | £209,000 | £209,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £177,500 | £177,500 | £177,500 |
| 2010 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £105,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £88,000 | £88,000 | £88,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £157,000 | £157,000 | £157,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2026 | 9 RH17 5QN | Flat or maisonette | £242,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Nov 2024 | 14 RH17 5QN | Terraced | £325,000 | |
| 19 Oct 2022 | 9 RH17 5QN | Flat or maisonette | £240,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 May 2021 | 7 RH17 5QN | Flat or maisonette | £180,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Dec 2020 | 13 RH17 5QN | Terraced | £315,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2020 | 9 RH17 5QN | Flat or maisonette | £217,500 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Oct 2017 | 9 RH17 5QN | Flat or maisonette | £209,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Feb 2016 | 19 RH17 5QN | Flat or maisonette | £125,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Jun 2015 | 9 RH17 5QN | Flat or maisonette | £177,500 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Apr 2010 | 9 RH17 5QN | Flat or maisonette | £145,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Dec 2009 | 9 RH17 5QN | Flat or maisonette | £105,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 May 2006 | 7 RH17 5QN | Flat or maisonette | £88,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Sep 2002 | 2 RH17 5QN | Terraced | £157,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2001 | 14 RH17 5QN | Terraced | £137,000 | |
| 24 Jul 1998 | 7 RH17 5QN | Flat or maisonette | £48,500 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Nov 1997 | 13 RH17 5QN | Terraced | £73,950 | |
| 25 Oct 1996 | 14 RH17 5QN | Terraced | £75,000 |
Energy performance certificates
16 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 64 m². Most common: Flat (7); House, semi-detached (4); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1950-1966 (12); 1967-1975 (3); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8); rented (social) (6); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 addresses)
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band G (25% of about 1,300 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Motorcycle Workshop (former G&W Motors), London Road, Bolney: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 7 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| RH17 5QN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RH17 5PE | not in 2 or 3 | 7 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| RH17 5QL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 22 addresses are between 31 m and 36 m above sea level (34 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RH17 5PE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RH17 5QL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RH17 5QN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wivelsfield 467,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
| Burgess Hill 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) | |
| Haywards Heath 4.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bankside Bolney | 90 m |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 17.6 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Cowfold Surgery | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Cuckfield Chemist | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Cuckfield Dental Practice | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Hospital | Ashdown Nuffield Hospital | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) |
| Police station | Burgess Hill Police Station | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Antsy Cross Service Station Cashzone | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 630 m² | 370 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 200 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Parish Church of Mary Magdalene, a listed building (Grade I), 170 m south-east. 20 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Parish Church of Mary Magdalene | Listed building, Grade I | 170 m south-east |
| Moated site in Ragget's Wood | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hanger Wood | Wood | 550 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Roughgrass Wood | Wood | 590 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 720 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Pond Wood | Wood | 800 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Ambroses Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| The Glen | Valley | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 21 | 22 |
1 of the street's 22 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolney CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 130 m | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Eight Bells RH17 5QW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Bolney Community Cafe RH17 5PF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Bolney Under Fives Group RH17 5PF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (7); On or near Paynesfield (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 73% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 39% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 45% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 47% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 16% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 6 to 7 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
- RH17 5QN: 20 addresses of 21 in the postcode
- RH17 5PE: 1 address of 20 in the postcode
- RH17 5QL: 1 address of 3 in the postcode
Nearby streets
The Street · Paynesfield · Davey Drive · Walder Close · Magdalene Rise · A23 · Foxhole Lane
All the streets in RH17 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.