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Blackwells, Horsham Road, Rusper, Horsham, RH12 4PR

4 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
152 m²
1636 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 56
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Blackwells

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

Blackwells is a four-bedroom detached house in Rusper, Horsham, Horsham (RH12 4PR). It has a recorded floor area of 152 m² (around 1636 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in November 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe and outbuildings. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 152 m² the property is well over the postcode median (110 m² across 25 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £785,000 sits 53.9% above the 2012 sale of £510,000. 4 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include tree works, an extension, a garage conversion and an annexe, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in August 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years.

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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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms3
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • GarageYes
  • OutbuildingsYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes
Energy

Energy performance

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

Blackwells's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Oct 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D56
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
7.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2014from Nov 2010
EPC improved fromE49toD55
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Oct 2024from Mar 2014
Heating Controls
Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting
38%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Blackwells, Horsham Road, Rusper, Horsham, RH12 4PR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Oct 2019
    Tree WorksTrees
    In report

    Surgery to 3 x Lime Trees

    Agent
    The Original Tree Surgeons Ltd
    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    DC/19/1777
    View planning record
  2. Apr 2014
    Garage ConversionFull
    In report

    Proposed extension to garage and conversion of part of existing garage to form granny annexe

    ExtensionAnnex
    Documents
    11 docs on file
    Reference
    DC/13/2355
    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.

Blackwells valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£785,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£510,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 August 2012Most recent

    £510,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RH12 4PR: £910,000 (2025–2021).

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On the street

Versus other Horsham Road homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Blackwells outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,355

Street avg £4,505

Below

Floor Area

152 m²

Street avg 136 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

7.0 t/year

Street avg 7.6 t/year

On par
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

0.2 km

Star Cottages — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Rusper Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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 4PR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RH12 4PR

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RH12 4PR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.8dB

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

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 18 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

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