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23 Bowes Close, Horsham, RH13 5SZ

Property type
Detached
Floor 00
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
61 m²
657 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 23 Bowes Close

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

23 Bowes Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Horsham (RH13 5SZ). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average, lighting went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Main heating runs on electricity. At 61 m² this is the 19th smallest of 37 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 48–87 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 37 units on file. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Untraded for 17 years, with the last transfer in March 2009. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Across 1999–2009, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £252,000 sits 52.7% above the 2009 sale of £165,000.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingAllocated
  • Cul-de-sacYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 23 Bowes Close

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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.

23 Bowes Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
0.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from Oct 2008
EPC improved fromE44toD66
Heating Controls
Full ControlProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Bowes Close, Horsham, RH13 5SZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Bowes Close has no planning applications on record.

3

But the area is active

3 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.

The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.

Current estimate

£252,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 10 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2009)

£165,000

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 31 March 2009Most recent

    £165,000

    +79.4%over 9 years
  2. 27 April 1999

    £91,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in RH13 5SZ: £245,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Bowes Close homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 23 Bowes Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,705

Street avg £3,085

Below

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

0.8 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 23 Bowes Close

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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 Horsham district page.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Kings Road Roundabout — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Kingslea Primary School. 19 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 RH13 5SZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RH13 5SZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RH13 5SZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.0dB

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 23 Bowes Close, Horsham, RH13 5SZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.