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2 Sandy Cottages, Sandy Lane, Crawley Down, Crawley, RH10 4HS

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 00
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
58 m²
624 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 2 Sandy Cottages

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

2 Sandy Cottages is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Crawley Down, Crawley, Crawley (RH10 4HS). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. At 58 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (58–91 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (73 versus a worst of 52). The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in April 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It hasn't traded since August 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2001–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £343,000 sits 69.8% above the 2003 sale of £202,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£324/sq ft) was about 17.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 58 m² it sits well below the postcode median (88 m² across 24 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

2 Sandy Cottages's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Dec 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2017from Apr 2015
EPC improved fromD59toB83
Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof
Very PoorVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
74%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2025from Jul 2017
EPC improved fromB83toC73
Heating Controls
Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting
100%79%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Sandy Cottages, Sandy Lane, Crawley Down, Crawley, RH10 4HS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Sandy Cottages has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

5 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.
Current estimate

£343,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.6% per year over 2 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2003)

£202,000

Growth on file: 9.6% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 5 August 2003Most recent

    £202,000

    +22.4%over 2 years
  2. 24 May 2001

    £165,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RH10 4HS: £460,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Sandy Lane homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 2 Sandy Cottages stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,483

Street avg £8,336

Below

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 43 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Sandy Cottages

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

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

0.1 km

Forge Garage — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Crawley Down Village CofE School. 4 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area 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 RH10 4HS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RH10 4HS

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RH10 4HS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 2 Sandy Cottages, Sandy Lane, Crawley Down, Crawley, RH10 4HS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.