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1 Wattlehurst Drive, Dorking Road, Kingsfold, Horsham, RH12 3SD

4 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
79 m²
850 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 1 Wattlehurst Drive

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

1 Wattlehurst Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Kingsfold, Horsham, Horsham (RH12 3SD). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2017) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since December 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil.

At 79 m² it sits well below the postcode median (113 m² across 6 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 4 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include subdivision and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in December 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years. Today's modelled estimate of £399,000 is 42.5% above the 2013 sale price.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Heating systemelectric
  • RefurbishedYes
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2017from Dec 2011
Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
52%93%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Wattlehurst Drive, Dorking Road, Kingsfold, Horsham, RH12 3SD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

  1. Oct 2014
    SubdivisionAmendment
    In report

    Change of use from one dwelling to two dwellings and external alterations to the building

    Agent
    Building Designs
    Documents
    16 docs on file
    Reference
    DC/14/1723
    View planning record
  2. Jul 2014
    SubdivisionFull
    In report

    Convesrion of existing 4-bed dwelling to form 2 x 3-bed dwellings with external alterations to fenestration

    Agent
    Building Designs
    Documents
    15 docs on file
    Reference
    DC/14/1038
    View planning record
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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.
Current estimate

£399,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£280,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 10 December 2013Most recent

    £280,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in RH12 3SD: £775,000 (2023–2002).

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On the street

Versus other Dorking Road homes

Three headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 1 Wattlehurst Drive runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

64 (D)

Street avg 72 (C)

Below

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 129 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly below
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

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

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.5 km

The Owl — bus stop.

Go deeper on the local area

The full 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 RH12 3SD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RH12 3SD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RH12 3SD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.8dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 10 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Wattlehurst Drive, Dorking Road, Kingsfold, Horsham, RH12 3SD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.