Holmans Ardingly, Mid Sussex
45 addresses across 2 postcodes (RH17), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25600565.
17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £242,000 across 1 sale. 27 homes have an energy certificate (C: 12, D: 14, E: 1). 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Mid Sussex costs £2,474 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Balcombe, about 3.8 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 1.5 km away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 111 to 120 m above sea level. 3 of its 45 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Lindfield Medical Centre, about 4.2 km away. About 550 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 66% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £242,000 | £242,000 | £242,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £218,000 | £218,000 | £218,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £297,000 | £297,000 | £297,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £212,000 | £210,000 | £214,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £305,000 | £305,000 | £305,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £212,000 | £179,000 | £245,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £159,000 | £159,000 | £159,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £154,000 | £123,000 | £185,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £162,000 | £162,000 | £162,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £15,750 | £15,750 | £15,750 |
| 1996 | 1 | £10,000 | £10,000 | £10,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2025 | 38 RH17 6UQ | Flat or maisonette | £242,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Jan 2022 | 36 RH17 6UQ | Flat or maisonette | £220,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Dec 2021 | 38 RH17 6UQ | Flat or maisonette | £218,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Aug 2018 | 31 RH17 6UQ | Terraced | £297,000 | |
| 15 Sep 2017 | 38 RH17 6UQ | Flat or maisonette | £210,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Sep 2017 | 36 RH17 6UQ | Flat or maisonette | £214,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Sep 2016 | 11 RH17 6UQ | Terraced | £305,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2015 | 29 RH17 6UQ | Terraced | £245,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2015 | 38 RH17 6UQ | Flat or maisonette | £179,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 May 2010 | 36 RH17 6UQ | Flat or maisonette | £159,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Jul 2003 | 36 RH17 6UQ | Flat or maisonette | £123,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Apr 2003 | 19 RH17 6UQ | Terraced | £185,000 | |
| 1 Nov 2002 | 17 RH17 6UQ | Terraced | £162,000 | |
| 29 Jan 1998 | 38 RH17 6UQ | Flat or maisonette | £15,750 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Jul 1996 | 8 RH17 6UQ | Flat or maisonette | £10,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Apr 1995 | 29 RH17 6UQ | Detached | £74,000 | |
| 3 Mar 1995 | 36 RH17 6UQ | Flat or maisonette | £46,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
27 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 57 m². Most common: Flat (15); House, end-terrace (5); House, mid-terrace (4). Built: 1967-1975 (22); 1950-1966 (2); 1983-1990 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (12); owner-occupied (11).
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 D (27% of about 780 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Ardingly (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 7 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 6UQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 7 | unlikely |
| RH17 6UJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 45 addresses are between 111 m and 120 m above sea level (116 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RH17 6UJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RH17 6UQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Balcombe 213,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km |
| Haywards Heath 4.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km | |
| Three Bridges 3.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 9.2 km | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m, 5 within 800 m; nearest Hett Close Ardingly | 300 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km; nearest Street Lane | 320 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 13.0 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Lindfield Medical Centre | 4.2 km |
| Pharmacies | Abbotts Pharmacy | 4.2 km |
| NHS dentists | Heathcote House Dental Practice | 5.7 km |
| Hospital | Ashdown Nuffield Hospital | 5.0 km |
| Police station | Haywards Heath Police Station | 6.1 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 108 ha | 1.5 km |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 280 m² | 120 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2.8 ha | 110 m |
| Allotments | College Road Allotments 3,700 m² | 1.7 km |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Parish Church of St Peter, a listed building (Grade I), 480 m west. 22 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 of St Peter | Listed building, Grade I | 480 m west |
| Wakehurst Place | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.7 km north-west |
| Stonehurst | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Butcher's Shaw | Wood | 230 m south-east |
| Hapstead Wood | Wood | 530 m north-east |
| Long Shaw | Wood | 540 m north-east |
| Loder Valley | Valley | 1.4 km north-west |
| Kiln Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km south-west |
| Burstow Hill | Hill | 1.5 km south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.0 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 42 | 45 |
3 of the street's 45 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 90 m | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardingly News RH17 6TB | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Lion Cafe RH17 6TD | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2021 |
| Fellows RH17 6UA | Manufacturers/packers | 390 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Jun 2026 |
| The Royal British Legion RH17 6TB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2021 |
| Peking Chef RH17 6TD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Ardingly Cafe RH17 6SZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Jul 2026 |
| St Peters Pre-School RH17 6UN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 23 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Gowers Close (5); On or near Holmans (3); On or near Fairfield Close (1); On or near Oaklands (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 66% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 39% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 22% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 48% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
Nearby streets
Fairfield Close · High Street · Oaklands · Gowers Close · Lindfield Road · Newcroft Cottages · Street Lane · Withylands View · Loders · Hett Close · Munnion Road
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 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.