What kind of home is 5 Akehurst Close, RH10 3QQ?

5 Akehurst Close, RH10 3QQ is a 5-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

When did 5 Akehurst Close, RH10 3QQ last change hands?

5 Akehurst Close, RH10 3QQ last sold for £345,000 in September 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £77,000 in February 1997, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Akehurst Close, RH10 3QQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 1997 and September 2014, 5 Akehurst Close, RH10 3QQ rose from £77,000 to £345,000, a change of £268,000. That works out to roughly +8.9% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Akehurst Close, RH10 3QQ have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Akehurst Close, RH10 3QQ is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Akehurst Close, RH10 3QQ?

5 Akehurst Close, RH10 3QQ has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (1,281 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 37% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RH10 3QQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Akehurst Close, RH10 3QQ use?

The latest EPC at 5 Akehurst Close, RH10 3QQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 5 Akehurst Close, RH10 3QQ?

The only planning records linked to 5 Akehurst Close, RH10 3QQ are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Akehurst Close, RH10 3QQ?

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

Which area is 5 Akehurst Close, RH10 3QQ in?

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

How safe is the area around 5 Akehurst Close, RH10 3QQ?

Police records around 5 Akehurst Close, RH10 3QQ show an average of 598 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 34% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 Akehurst Close, RH10 3QQ?

The closest primary school to 5 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 5 Akehurst Close, RH10 3QQ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Akehurst Close, RH10 3QQ is Brookview, 241m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Akehurst Close, Copthorne, Crawley, RH10 3QQ

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

119 m²

1281 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Akehurst Close

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

5 Akehurst Close is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Copthorne, Crawley, Crawley (RH10 3QQ). It has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (around 1281 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in October 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 119 m² the property is well over the postcode median (88 m² across 22 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 77% of similar EPCs). 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. Across 1997–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £582,000 sits 68.7% above the 2014 sale of £345,000. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in September 2014. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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.

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Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from Oct 2010

EPC improved fromD60toC79

Low Energy Lighting

12%95%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Akehurst Close, Copthorne, Crawley, RH10 3QQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history at 5 Akehurst Close is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.

2 applications on record at 5 Akehurst Close, Copthorne, Crawley, RH10 3QQ

2decisions4documents2nearby

Jun 2005
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Work to be carried out on Oak (T4) - Thin canopy by 15% - 20%, lift canopy on southern side by 2 metres, trim back canopy on western side by 1.5 metres.
Reference
05/01016/TREE
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
Tree WorksSept 2008Decision

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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.

Price for 5 Akehurst Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£582,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.9% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£345,000

Growth on file: 8.9% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

11 September 2014Most recent
£345,000
+348.1%over 17 years
28 February 1997
£77,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RH10 3QQ: £460,000 (2025–2023).

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.

EPC Rating for 5 Akehurst Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,899

Street avg £4,258

Below

Floor Area

119 m²

Street avg 105 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

598/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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