Pitt Lane Hurstpierpoint, Mid Sussex
16 addresses across 3 postcodes (BN6), about 140 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 25602494.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2014 the median was £758,100 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 2, D: 1, E: 2).
- Flood: 5 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 C; Band D in Mid Sussex costs £2,474 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 10% to 98% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hassocks, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 200 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 40 to 56 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 16 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Mid Sussex Health Care, about 140 m away.
- People: About 730 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 70% of households owned their home and 53% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 194 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | £758,100 | £731,200 | £785,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £2,100,000 | £2,100,000 | £2,100,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £405,500 | £405,500 | £405,500 |
| 2001 | 1 | £152,500 | £152,500 | £152,500 |
| 1996 | 3 | £100,000 | £95,000 | £134,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep 2022 | FLINT COTTAGE BN6 9QA | Semi-detached | £450,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 Sep 2014 | THE BEECHES BN6 9QA | Detached | £785,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2014 | THE CHESTNUTS BN6 9QA | Detached | £731,200 | New build. |
| 22 Oct 2010 | FURLONG HOUSE BN6 9QA | Detached | £2,100,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2007 | HILLBROW COTTAGE BN6 9QA | Semi-detached | £405,500 | |
| 6 Aug 2001 | JADE COTTAGE BN6 9QA | Semi-detached | £152,500 | |
| 12 Dec 1996 | RED HOUSE COTTAGE BN6 9QA | Detached | £100,000 | |
| 9 Oct 1996 | THE OLD FORGE BN6 9QA | Detached | £134,950 | |
| 29 Apr 1996 | FLINT COTTAGE BN6 9QA | Semi-detached | £95,000 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 179 m². Most common: House, detached (4); House, semi-detached (3). Built: 1900-1929 (2); 2013 (2); before 1900 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (21% of about 780 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: 1.
- 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
- THE NEW INN, 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BN6 9QA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BN6 9PU | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 2 / 7 | unlikely |
| BN6 9YD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 16 addresses are between 40 m and 56 m above sea level (54 m on average); the ground rises about 17 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN6 9PU | 100% | 98% | 98% | 0% |
| BN6 9QA | 100% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| BN6 9YD | 100% | 80% | 80% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hassocks 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Burgess Hill 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Wivelsfield 467,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Players Theatre Hurstpierpoint | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Blatchington Mill School Grounds Hove | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 180 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 24 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mid Sussex Health Care | 140 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hurst Pharmacy | 80 m |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Princess Royal Hospital | 8.9 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 | 60 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 820 m² | 200 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 6.3 ha | 390 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,150 m² | 120 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 30 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,580 m² | 150 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*), 80 m north-west. 49 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* | 80 m north-west |
| Littlepark Farmhouse | Listed building, Grade II* | 240 m north |
| The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity | Listed building, Grade II* | 320 m west |
| Romano-British villa at Randolph's Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Wilderness | Wood | 560 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Tenementfield Plantation | Wood | 720 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Tilley's Copse | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Sandfield Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Wolstonbury Hill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Wellcombe Bottom | Valley | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 16 |
1 of the street's 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lawrence CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 300 m | 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 |
| Albourne Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurst Pharmacy BN6 9PX | Retailers - other | 10 m | Exempt | |
| Rhubarb BN6 9PX | Retailers - other | 20 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Hop Tub Brewing Ltd BN6 9PU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2026 |
| South Downs Cellars BN6 9PX | Retailers - other | 40 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Chinese Gardens BN6 9PU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Hampers Deli BN6 9PU | Retailers - other | 40 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Fuel BN6 9RQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Truffles BN6 9PU | Retailers - other | 40 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jan 2025 |
| Cafe Murano BN6 9RE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 4 Good | 19 Jun 2026 |
| The New Inn BN6 9RQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2026 |
| The Co-operative Food BN6 9RE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 60 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jan 2025 |
| KKR DRINKS LIMITED BN6 9RE | Retailers - other | 80 m | Exempt | |
| The Poacher BN6 9PU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2024 |
| The Fig Tree BN6 9PX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Nupur Indian Restaurant BN6 9PX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 4 Good | 8 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 106 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Burglary | 15 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (131); On or near High Street (15); On or near Trinity Road (11); On or near West Furlong Lane (9); On or near Theatre/Concert Hall (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 70% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 39% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 24% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 52% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 36% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 50% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 53% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 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 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
- BN6 9QA: 14 addresses of 17 in the postcode
- BN6 9PU: 1 address of 68 in the postcode
- BN6 9YD: 1 address of 7 in the postcode
Nearby streets
High Street · High Street · West Furlong Lane · West Terrace · Trumpkins · Brown Twins Road · Little Park Lane · Park Close · South Avenue · Trinity Road · Percy Saunders Drive · Marchants Close
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.