What type of property is Merrilea, Dowlands Lane, RH10 3HX?

Merrilea, Dowlands Lane, RH10 3HX is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did Merrilea, Dowlands Lane, RH10 3HX last change hands?

Merrilea, Dowlands Lane, RH10 3HX last sold for £772,500 in November 2017, around 9 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Merrilea, Dowlands Lane, RH10 3HX?

The current EPC rating for Merrilea, Dowlands Lane, RH10 3HX is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in May 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Merrilea, Dowlands Lane, RH10 3HX?

Merrilea, Dowlands Lane, RH10 3HX has a recorded floor area of 141 m² (1,518 sq ft), around 47 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is Merrilea, Dowlands Lane, RH10 3HX heated?

The latest EPC at Merrilea, Dowlands Lane, RH10 3HX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for Merrilea, Dowlands Lane, RH10 3HX?

Merrilea, Dowlands Lane, RH10 3HX has council approval for side extension granted in December 2016 under ref. 2016/1780. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Merrilea, Dowlands Lane, RH10 3HX?

Merrilea, Dowlands Lane, RH10 3HX is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is Merrilea, Dowlands Lane, RH10 3HX located?

Merrilea, Dowlands Lane, RH10 3HX sits in Copthorne, Crawley, Crawley. It falls within the RH10 postcode district in Surrey.

What is crime like near Merrilea, Dowlands Lane, RH10 3HX?

Police records around Merrilea, Dowlands Lane, RH10 3HX show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 54% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Merrilea, Dowlands Lane, RH10 3HX?

The closest primary school to Merrilea, Dowlands Lane, RH10 3HX is Copthorne CofE Junior School (2.1km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to Merrilea, Dowlands Lane, RH10 3HX?

The closest bus stop to Merrilea, Dowlands Lane, RH10 3HX is Snow Hill Crossroads, 916m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Merrilea, Dowlands Lane, Copthorne, Crawley, RH10 3HX

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

141 m²

1518 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Merrilea

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

Merrilea is a three-bedroom detached house in Copthorne, Crawley, Crawley (RH10 3HX). It has a recorded floor area of 141 m² (around 1518 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (May 2017) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe and outbuildings.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2016. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £958,000 is 24% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£509/sq ft) was about 75.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in November 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
OutbuildingsYes

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Energy

Energy performance

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

Merrilea's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Merrilea, Dowlands Lane, Copthorne, Crawley, RH10 3HX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Merrilea has an approved side extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at Merrilea, Dowlands Lane, Copthorne, Crawley, RH10 3HX

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Dec 2016
ExtensionAmendment
Outcome in report
Extension: Side of property
Erection of single storey extension to east elevation. (Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Use or Development)
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
2016/1780
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Merrilea valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£958,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£772,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

28 November 2017Most recent
£772,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in RH10 3HX: £460,000 (2021–2015).

Nearby sales in RH10 3HX

On the street

Versus other Dowlands Lane homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Merrilea outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,479

Street avg £3,393

Strongly above

Floor Area

141 m²

Street avg 129 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.9 t/year

Street avg 8.0 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Crawley report

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

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.9 km

Snow Hill Crossroads — bus stop.

Closest school

2.1 km

Copthorne CofE Junior School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RH10 3HX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RH10 3HX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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