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Lying just at the foot of the South Downs in West Sussex, Hassocks grew into a proper village primarily because of the London to Brighton railway line that cuts through its centre. Its name likely comes from the "hassocks" - tufts of grass or sedge - found in the surrounding marshy fields, but today it is better known as a gateway to the South Downs National Park and the landmark Jack and Jill windmills on the ridge above. Because it sits roughly seven miles north of Brighton and forty-five miles from London, the commute is a major part of local life, yet the village maintains a distinct independence from its larger neighbours. The high street is functional, focused on independent shops and essential services, and is framed by reliable Victorian and Edwardian brickwork. Life here revolves around the balance of that quick rail access and the immediate transition into the ancient woodland of Butchers Wood or the chalk paths of the hills, making it a very practical spot for anyone who needs to be in the city but prefers to wake up within sight of the escarpment.