Government research confirms that properties located close to good Primary and Secondary schools adds considerable value to house prices.
The department for education research found property prices are 8% higher within the catchment area of the best performing primary schools, and 6.8% higher near the best secondary schools.
The average house price in Sussex is £352,335 so at the top end of the house prices in the area this price increase by £42,280 just because they are located within proximity to good schools.
Market commentator and buying agent Henry Prior told the BBC
“At long last, the government is confirming what many people have known for years, that being near a good school adds to the price of a home. It is all about location, location, location. Good schools put up the price in the same way as high-speed broadband or being near a rail station.”
With that in mind here’s some of the top ranked primary schools in Sussex by performance to keep an eye out for when looking to purchase a home.
Heron Way Primary, Horsham
Turners Hill CofE Primary, Turners Hill
Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Primary, Crawley
Plaistow and Kirdford Primary School, Billingshurst
Harlands Primary School, Haywards Heath
Camelsdale Primary School, Haslemere
Halsford Park Primary School, East Grinstead
Catsfield Church of England Primary School, Battle
Ninfield Church of England Primary School, Battle
Western Road Community Primary School, Lewes
Etchingham Church of England Primary School, Etchingham
According to the report published by the BBC many people choose to save money on the house price by moving away from top ranked schools, instead favouring sending their child to a private school.
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