Longview Lane Sharpthorne, Mid Sussex
4 addresses across 2 postcodes (RH19), about 80 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 25603493.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £695,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (B: 3).
- 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 D; 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 East Grinstead, about 6 km (3.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.8 km (1.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 148 to 151 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 4 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Modality Mid Sussex, about 5.7 km (3.5 miles) away.
- People: About 700 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 13 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £695,000 | £695,000 | £695,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £754,500 | £750,000 | £759,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jun 2023 | 2 RH19 4TY | Detached | £695,000 | |
| 6 Oct 2022 | 1 RH19 4TY | Detached | £759,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2022 | 3 RH19 4TY | Detached | £750,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2020 | 2 RH19 4TY | Other | £389,999 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 164 m². Most common: House, detached (3). Built: 2020 (2); 2022 (1).
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 (23% of about 910 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RH19 4TY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RH19 4PH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 4 addresses are between 148 m and 151 m above sea level (149 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RH19 4PH | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| RH19 4TY | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | East Grinstead 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Balcombe 213,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.7 km (4.2 miles) | |
| Haywards Heath 4.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 8.8 km (5.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Fox West Hoathly | 120 m |
| EV charging points | Street Lane | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 12.7 km (7.9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Modality Mid Sussex | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Crawley Down Pharmacy | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Elm House Dental Surgery | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Queen Victoria Hospital Cdc | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) |
| Police station | East Grinstead Police Station | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 108 ha | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 790 m² | 120 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,530 m² | 100 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,790 m² | 290 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Parish Church of St Margaret, a listed building (Grade I), 650 m (0.4 miles) west. 24 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Parish Church of St Margaret | Listed building, Grade I | 650 m (0.4 miles) west |
| The Manor House | Listed building, Grade II* | 700 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Priest House | Listed building, Grade II* | 730 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Gravetye Manor | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Stonehurst | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Grinstead Wood | Wood | 350 m north-east |
| Shagswell Wood | Wood | 430 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Sloe Garden Wood | Wood | 450 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Lower Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (1 mile) north |
| Hawk's Den | Valley | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Stone Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 4 |
2 of the street's 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hoathly CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox RH19 4PJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Hippocrateas RH19 4SJ | Manufacturers/packers | 220 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Pericles RH19 4SJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2021 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Church Hill (4); On or near Bulldogs Bank (4); On or near Marlpit Road (4); On or near Station Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 41% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 43% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 49% | 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) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 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
Bayhams Field · Bulldogs Bank · Marlpit Road · Forest Ridge · Hoathly Hill · Home Platt · Top Road · Bluebell Lane · Station Road · Hamsey Road · Highcroft Road
All the streets in RH19 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.