What kind of home is 8 Birch Court, RH12 4AE?

8 Birch Court, RH12 4AE is an end-of-terrace house.

What did 8 Birch Court, RH12 4AE sell for?

8 Birch Court, RH12 4AE last sold for £575,000 in February 2014, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Birch Court, RH12 4AE?

The current EPC rating for 8 Birch Court, RH12 4AE is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has dropped from a B recorded in November 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Birch Court, RH12 4AE?

8 Birch Court, RH12 4AE has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (1,453 sq ft). That makes it about 18% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RH12 4AE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Birch Court, RH12 4AE use?

The latest EPC at 8 Birch Court, RH12 4AE records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Birch Court, RH12 4AE?

8 Birch Court, RH12 4AE is in council tax band E.

Which area is 8 Birch Court, RH12 4AE in?

8 Birch Court, RH12 4AE sits in Faygate, Horsham, Horsham. It falls within the RH12 postcode district in West Sussex.

Is 8 Birch Court, RH12 4AE in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Birch Court, RH12 4AE 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.

What schools are near 8 Birch Court, RH12 4AE?

The closest primary school to 8 Birch Court, RH12 4AE is Kilnwood Vale Primary School (2.0km), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bohunt Horsham (2.4km).

How well connected is 8 Birch Court, RH12 4AE?

The closest bus stop to 8 Birch Court, RH12 4AE is Railway Station, 216m away. The nearest rail option is Faygate Rail Station, 228m away.

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8 Birch Court, Faygate, Horsham, RH12 4AE

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

135 m²

1453 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Birch Court

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

8 Birch Court is an end-of-terrace house in Faygate, Horsham, Horsham (RH12 4AE). It has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (around 1453 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012-2021 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (November 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 135 m² it's 18.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (114 m² median across 14 EPCs). Last changed hands 12 years ago, in February 2014. Today's modelled estimate of £661,000 is 15% above the 2014 sale price.

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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.

8 Birch Court's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

0.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Nov 2013

EPC improved fromB81toC79

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Birch Court, Faygate, Horsham, RH12 4AE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Birch Court has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

6 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.

8 Birch Court valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£661,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£575,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

4 February 2014Most recent
£575,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RH12 4AE: £555,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in RH12 4AE

On the street

Versus other Birch Court homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 8 Birch Court stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,259

Street avg £4,075

Above

Floor Area

135 m²

Street avg 120 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

0.7 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

12 years

Street avg 8 years

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.

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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.

Full Horsham report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Railway Station — bus stop.

Closest school

2.0 km

Kilnwood Vale Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RH12 4AE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RH12 4AE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.8dB

Low

55 dB

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65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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