What type of property is 2 Forge Lane, RH12 3JA?

2 Forge Lane, RH12 3JA is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 2 Forge Lane, RH12 3JA last change hands?

2 Forge Lane, RH12 3JA last sold for £280,000 in October 2005, around 21 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Forge Lane, RH12 3JA?

The current EPC rating for 2 Forge Lane, RH12 3JA is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in December 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Forge Lane, RH12 3JA?

2 Forge Lane, RH12 3JA has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (1,033 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 29% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RH12 3JA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Forge Lane, RH12 3JA heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Forge Lane, RH12 3JA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Forge Lane, RH12 3JA?

2 Forge Lane, RH12 3JA is in council tax band E.

Where is 2 Forge Lane, RH12 3JA located?

2 Forge Lane, RH12 3JA sits in Broadbridge Heath, Horsham, Horsham. It falls within the RH12 postcode district in West Sussex.

How safe is the area around 2 Forge Lane, RH12 3JA?

Police records around 2 Forge Lane, RH12 3JA show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 47% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Forge Lane, RH12 3JA?

The closest primary school to 2 Forge Lane, RH12 3JA is Shelley Primary School (395m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Tanbridge House School (1.1km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Forge Lane, RH12 3JA?

The closest bus stop to 2 Forge Lane, RH12 3JA is Forge Close, 104m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Forge Lane, Old Guildford Road, Broadbridge Heath, Horsham, RH12 3JA

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

96 m²

1033 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Forge Lane

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

2 Forge Lane is a four-bedroom detached house in Broadbridge Heath, Horsham, Horsham (RH12 3JA). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (December 2015) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from December 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Period features are noted in the property record.

It hasn't traded since October 2005, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £494,000 sits 76.4% above the 2005 sale of £280,000.

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
ConservatoryYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

Period featuresYes

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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 09 Dec 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2015

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2015from Jun 2011

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

30%7%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Forge Lane, Old Guildford Road, Broadbridge Heath, Horsham, RH12 3JA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Forge Lane has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

10applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

2 Forge Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£494,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2005)

£280,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

20 October 2005Most recent
£280,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RH12 3JA: £360,000 (2025–2013).

Nearby sales in RH12 3JA

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On the street

Versus other Forge Lane homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 2 Forge Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,917

Street avg £3,873

Below

Floor Area

96 m²

Street avg 107 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Forge Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Shelley Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RH12 3JA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RH12 3JA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 40 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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