Forge Close Pyecombe, Mid Sussex
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (BN45), about 190 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 25603156.
15 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £420,000 across 1 sale. 12 homes have an energy certificate (B: 12). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Mid Sussex costs £2,474 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises. The nearest railway station is Hassocks, about 3.3 km away in a straight line. Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 92 to 101 m above sea level. 13 of its 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Mid Sussex Health Care, about 4.2 km away. About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 70% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 55 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £420,000 | £420,000 | £420,000 |
| 2024 | 2 | £583,750 | £435,000 | £732,500 |
| 2023 | 1 | £450,000 | £450,000 | £450,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £650,000 | £650,000 | £650,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £725,000 | £725,000 | £725,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £620,000 | £620,000 | £620,000 |
| 2018 | 3 | £615,000 | £550,000 | £625,000 |
| 2017 | 3 | £668,425 | £550,000 | £675,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2025 | 9 BN45 7BJ | Semi-detached | £420,000 | |
| 24 May 2024 | 10 BN45 7BJ | Semi-detached | £435,000 | |
| 8 Apr 2024 | 7 BN45 7BJ | Detached | £732,500 | |
| 10 Nov 2023 | 9 BN45 7BJ | Semi-detached | £450,000 | |
| 11 Nov 2022 | 12 BN45 7BJ | Semi-detached | £650,000 | |
| 9 Dec 2021 | 8 BN45 7BJ | Detached | £725,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2020 | 4 BN45 7BJ | Detached | £620,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2020 | 11 BN45 7BJ | Other | £133,334 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 2 Mar 2018 | 5 BN45 7BJ | Detached | £550,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2018 | 8 BN45 7BJ | Detached | £615,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2018 | 6 BN45 7BJ | Detached | £625,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2017 | 4 BN45 7BJ | Detached | £550,000 | |
| 3 Nov 2017 | 3 BN45 7BJ | Detached | £668,425 | |
| 8 Sep 2017 | 7 BN45 7BJ | Detached | £675,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2013 | 6 BN45 7BJ | Other | £500,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 145 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6); House, detached (6). Built: 2016 (8); 2022 (4).
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 C (21% of about 780 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.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 92 m and 101 m above sea level (95 m on average); the ground rises about 9 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN45 7BJ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| BN45 7FE | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hassocks 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km |
| Preston Park 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.7 km | |
| Moulsecoomb 445,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.4 km | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m, 2 within 800 m; nearest Garage Pyecombe | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Preston Park - London Road Brighton | 5.7 km |
| EV charging points | Orion Car Park | 3.4 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 28.1 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Mid Sussex Health Care | 4.2 km |
| Pharmacies | Day Lewis Pharmacy | 3.4 km |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 3.4 km |
| Hospital | Mill View Hospital | 6.3 km |
| Police station | Brighton Crowhurst Road Police Station | 4.4 km |
| Cash machines | MFG - Brighton Cashzone | 3.3 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 830 m² | 320 m |
| Playing field | Clayton Green 2.6 ha | 1.7 km |
| Allotments | Parklands Road Allotment Site 7,540 m² | 3.0 km |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Parish Church, a listed building (Grade I), 200 m north-west. 6 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Parish Church | Listed building, Grade I | 200 m north-west |
| Roman road and 18th century coaching road N of Pyecombe church | Scheduled monument | 700 m north |
| Cross dyke and bowl barrow 310m south east of Wolstonbury Camp | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km north-west |
| Platform barrow 300m south of Wolstonbury Camp | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rag Bottom | Valley | 1.3 km east |
| South Hill | Hill | 1.3 km south-east |
| The Holt | Wood | 1.4 km west |
| Holt Bottom | Valley | 1.4 km south-east |
| Pangdean Holt | Wood | 1.4 km south-east |
| Sandfield Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.0 km north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.4 | 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 | 10 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 13 |
13 of the street's 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
No open schools within 2.0 km.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough BN45 7FN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Tallai House BN45 7FE | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 90 m | 5 Very good | 21 Sep 2022 |
| Brendon Stud And Saddlery BN45 7EG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Duck Lodge B&B BN45 7FQ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 250 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 24 |
| Other theft | 15 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (45); On or near Forge Close (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 70% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 39% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 11% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 45% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
Nearby streets
A273 · Church Lane · London Road · Haresdean Lane · School Lane · Church Hill · The Wyshe · A273 · A273
All the streets in BN45 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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.