What type of property is 5 Bowes Close, RH13 5SZ?

5 Bowes Close, RH13 5SZ is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 5 Bowes Close, RH13 5SZ last change hands?

5 Bowes Close, RH13 5SZ last sold for £109,950 in December 1998, around 27 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Bowes Close, RH13 5SZ have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Bowes Close, RH13 5SZ is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. It has dropped from a C recorded in March 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Bowes Close, RH13 5SZ?

5 Bowes Close, RH13 5SZ has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RH13 5SZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Bowes Close, RH13 5SZ heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Bowes Close, RH13 5SZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Bowes Close, RH13 5SZ?

5 Bowes Close, RH13 5SZ is in council tax band E.

Where is 5 Bowes Close, RH13 5SZ located?

5 Bowes Close, RH13 5SZ sits in Horsham. It falls within the RH13 postcode district in West Sussex.

Is 5 Bowes Close, RH13 5SZ in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Bowes Close, RH13 5SZ show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 59% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 5 Bowes Close, RH13 5SZ?

The closest primary school to 5 Bowes Close, RH13 5SZ is Kingslea Primary School (113m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Millais School (661m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Bowes Close, RH13 5SZ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Bowes Close, RH13 5SZ is Kings Road Roundabout, 204m away. The nearest rail option is Horsham Rail Station, 744m away.

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5 Bowes Close, Horsham, RH13 5SZ

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Bowes Close

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

5 Bowes Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Horsham (RH13 5SZ). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (March 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It hasn't traded since December 1998, a hold of 27 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £420,000 sits 282% above the 1998 sale of £109,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£155/sq ft) was about 39.1% below the postcode norm.

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
Bathrooms1

Outside

ParkingYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2025from Mar 2015

EPC improved fromC70toD66

Low Energy Lighting

60%82%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

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

5 Bowes Close has no planning applications on record.

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.

5 Bowes Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1998).

Current estimate

£420,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (1998)

£109,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

21 December 1998Most recent
£109,950

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

Nearby sales in RH13 5SZ

On the street

Versus other Bowes Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 5 Bowes Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,666

Street avg £4,850

Strongly below

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly below

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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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1 Boxall Walk, Brighton Road

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3 bed

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1 Barrington Road

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2 bed

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1 Bowes Close

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1 Bennetts Road

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2 bed1 bath

£350k

1 Brighton Road

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4 bed

£568k

1 Comptons Mead, Comptons Lane

RH13 5NW

4 bed2 bath

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

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.

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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· 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

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FAQ

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