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1 Hovis House, High Street, Petworth, GU28 0AU

Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
57 m²
614 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Hovis House

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

1 Hovis House is a detached house in Petworth (GU28 0AU). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 6 certificates since August 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, lighting went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

At 57 m² it's 21.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (73 m² median across 36 EPCs).

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 6)
Jul 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2018from Aug 2009
EPC improved fromD61toG3
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting
0%27%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2019from Feb 2018
EPC improved fromG3toD55
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
27%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2024from Jul 2019
EPC improved fromD55toF38
Heating System
Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Jul 2024from Jun 2024
EPC improved fromF38toE53
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SingleSecondary

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Jul 2024from Jul 2024
EPC improved fromE53toD60
Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Windows
SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
89%67%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Hovis House, High Street, Petworth, GU28 0AU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Hovis House has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1 Hovis House has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£340,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in GU28 0AU: £520,000 (2024–2021).

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On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Hovis House is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

EPC Rating

60 (D)

Street avg 56 (D)

Above

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 105 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below
Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Petworth district page.
Full Petworth report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Market Square — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Petworth Cof E Primary School. 1 school nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around GU28 0AU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for GU28 0AU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for GU28 0AU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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