The Close Ardingly, Mid Sussex
20 addresses across 2 postcodes (RH17), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25602078.
- Sales: 20 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £635,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 3, D: 8).
- 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 Balcombe, about 4.1 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.8 km away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 107 to 109 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lindfield Medical Centre, about 3.9 km away.
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 71% of households owned their home and 46% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 14 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 | £635,000 | £635,000 | £635,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £415,000 | £415,000 | £415,000 |
| 2019 | 3 | £590,000 | £390,000 | £660,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £520,000 | £520,000 | £520,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £339,950 | £339,950 | £339,950 |
| 2012 | 1 | £390,000 | £390,000 | £390,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £385,000 | £385,000 | £385,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 2023 | 8 RH17 6TX | Semi-detached | £635,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2020 | 22 RH17 6TX | Detached | £415,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2019 | 9 RH17 6TX | Semi-detached | £590,000 | |
| 3 May 2019 | 22 RH17 6TX | Detached | £390,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2019 | 7 RH17 6TX | Semi-detached | £660,000 | |
| 2 Nov 2018 | 12 RH17 6TX | Semi-detached | £520,000 | |
| 4 Mar 2016 | 4 RH17 6TX | Terraced | £339,950 | |
| 20 Jan 2012 | 8 RH17 6TX | Semi-detached | £390,000 | |
| 21 Jun 2011 | 7 RH17 6TX | Semi-detached | £300,000 | |
| 3 Dec 2010 | 8 RH17 6TX | Semi-detached | £385,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2006 | 18 RH17 6TX | Semi-detached | £325,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2005 | 12 RH17 6TX | Semi-detached | £285,000 | |
| 14 Jun 2004 | 18 RH17 6TX | Semi-detached | £290,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2002 | 22 RH17 6TX | Detached | £160,000 | |
| 26 Apr 2001 | 16 RH17 6TX | Semi-detached | £192,500 | |
| 22 Apr 2001 | 9 RH17 6TX | Semi-detached | £193,000 | |
| 12 Jul 1999 | 2 RH17 6TX | Terraced | £118,500 | |
| 14 May 1999 | 4 RH17 6TX | Terraced | £104,000 | |
| 4 Nov 1998 | 18 RH17 6TX | Semi-detached | £164,000 | |
| 7 Aug 1998 | 10 RH17 6TX | Semi-detached | £145,000 |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 104 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (7); House, detached (2); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (6); 1930-1949 (5); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10); rented (private) (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 (27% 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RH17 6TX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| RH17 6TY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 20 addresses are between 107 m and 109 m above sea level (108 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RH17 6TX | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| RH17 6TY | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Balcombe 213,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km |
| Haywards Heath 4.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.0 km | |
| Three Bridges 3.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 9.6 km | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m, 6 within 800 m; nearest Hapstead Hall Ardingly | 170 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km; nearest Street Lane | 140 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 13.5 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Lindfield Medical Centre | 3.9 km |
| Pharmacies | Abbotts Pharmacy | 3.8 km |
| NHS dentists | Heathcote House Dental Practice | 5.4 km |
| Hospital | Ashdown Nuffield Hospital | 4.7 km |
| Police station | Haywards Heath Police Station | 5.9 km |
| Cash machines | Haywards Heath Station Cashzone | 5.0 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 108 ha | 1.8 km |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 280 m² | 440 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2.8 ha | 360 m |
| Allotments | College Road Allotments 3,700 m² | 1.5 km |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Parish Church of St Peter, a listed building (Grade I), 850 m north-west. 20 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 | 850 m north-west |
| Moated site in Orchard Wood | Scheduled monument | 2.0 km east |
| Wakehurst Place | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.1 km north-west |
| Stonehurst | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Butcher's Shaw | Wood | 190 m north-west |
| Hapstead Wood | Wood | 600 m north |
| Seven Acre Wood | Wood | 700 m east |
| Burstow Hill | Hill | 1.1 km south-east |
| Kiln Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km south-west |
| Loder Valley | Valley | 1.8 km north-west |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 16 | 20 |
4 of the street's 20 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 | 500 m | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fellows RH17 6UA | Manufacturers/packers | 120 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Ardingly Cafe RH17 6SZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Jul 2026 |
| The Royal British Legion RH17 6TB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2021 |
| Peking Chef RH17 6TD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Ardingly News RH17 6TB | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Lion Cafe RH17 6TD | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2021 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Southdown Place (4); On or near Parking Area (4); On or near Ardings Close (3); On or near Loders (2); On or near Oaklands (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 71% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 21% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 53% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 40% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 48% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 46% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 6% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 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 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
Southdown Place · Munnion Road · Priceholme · Loders · Price Way · Oaklands · Ardings Close · Hobdens Lane · Gowers Close · Sumners · Withylands View · Fairfield Close
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.