What kind of home is 21 Akehurst Close, RH10 3QQ?

21 Akehurst Close, RH10 3QQ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 21 Akehurst Close, RH10 3QQ last change hands?

21 Akehurst Close, RH10 3QQ last sold for £430,000 in June 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £229,950 in February 2006. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 21 Akehurst Close, RH10 3QQ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between February 2006 and June 2023, 21 Akehurst Close, RH10 3QQ rose from £229,950 to £430,000, a change of £200,050. That works out to roughly +3.7% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 21 Akehurst Close, RH10 3QQ have?

The current EPC rating for 21 Akehurst Close, RH10 3QQ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in August 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 21 Akehurst Close, RH10 3QQ?

21 Akehurst Close, RH10 3QQ has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RH10 3QQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 21 Akehurst Close, RH10 3QQ use?

The latest EPC at 21 Akehurst Close, RH10 3QQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 21 Akehurst Close, RH10 3QQ?

21 Akehurst Close, RH10 3QQ is in council tax band D.

Which area is 21 Akehurst Close, RH10 3QQ in?

21 Akehurst Close, RH10 3QQ sits in Copthorne, Crawley, Crawley. It falls within the RH10 postcode district in West Sussex.

Is 21 Akehurst Close, RH10 3QQ in a safe area?

Police records around 21 Akehurst Close, RH10 3QQ 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.

What schools are near 21 Akehurst Close, RH10 3QQ?

The closest primary school to 21 Akehurst Close, RH10 3QQ is Fairway Infant School, Copthorne (163m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Gatwick School (2.9km).

What is the nearest station to 21 Akehurst Close, RH10 3QQ?

The closest bus stop to 21 Akehurst Close, RH10 3QQ is Brookview, 241m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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21 Akehurst Close, Copthorne, Crawley, RH10 3QQ

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 21 Akehurst Close

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

21 Akehurst Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Copthorne, Crawley, Crawley (RH10 3QQ). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in May 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 78 m² it's 18.8% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (96 m² median across 22 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 82% of similar EPCs). Across 2006–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£512/sq ft) was about 99.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold June 2023 for £430,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2022

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2022from May 2012

EPC improved fromD55toC69

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Akehurst Close, Copthorne, Crawley, RH10 3QQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Akehurst Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

21 Akehurst Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£451,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£430,000

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

15 June 2023Most recent
£430,000
+59.3%over 10 years
1 October 2012
£270,000
+17.4%over 6 years
28 February 2006
£229,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in RH10 3QQ: £460,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in RH10 3QQ

On the street

Versus other Akehurst Close homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 21 Akehurst Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,513

Street avg £4,092

Above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 109 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£451k

1 Browning Close

RH10 3BY

3 bed1 bath

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1 Borers Close, Borers Arms Road, Copthorne

RH10 3XW

3 bed

£444k

1 Bridgelands, Copthorne

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3 bed1 bath

£477k

1 Brookview, Copthorne

RH10 3RZ

3 bed2 bath

£423k

1 Brookside, Copthorne

RH10 3QP

3 bed

£422k

1 Blenheim Close

RH10 3ND

3 bed2 bath

£382k

1 Binney Court

RH10 3UZ

3 bed1 bath

£359k

1 Budgen Close

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3 bed1 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Brookview — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Fairway Infant School, Copthorne. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RH10 3QQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.3dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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