What type of property is 4 Forest Close, RH13 6JQ?

4 Forest Close, RH13 6JQ is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 4 Forest Close, RH13 6JQ last change hands?

4 Forest Close, RH13 6JQ last sold for £425,000 in May 2010, around 16 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £113,000 in January 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Forest Close, RH13 6JQ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between January 1996 and May 2010, 4 Forest Close, RH13 6JQ rose from £113,000 to £425,000, a change of £312,000. That works out to roughly +9.7% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Forest Close, RH13 6JQ?

The current EPC rating for 4 Forest Close, RH13 6JQ is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Forest Close, RH13 6JQ?

4 Forest Close, RH13 6JQ has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Forest Close, RH13 6JQ heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Forest Close, RH13 6JQ records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 4 Forest Close, RH13 6JQ have?

4 Forest Close, RH13 6JQ has council approval for single-storey side extension granted in November 2023 under ref. DC/23/1706. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 4 Forest Close, RH13 6JQ?

4 Forest Close, RH13 6JQ is in council tax band E.

Where is 4 Forest Close, RH13 6JQ located?

4 Forest Close, RH13 6JQ sits in Mannings Heath, Horsham, Horsham. It falls within the RH13 postcode district in West Sussex.

Is 4 Forest Close, RH13 6JQ in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Forest Close, RH13 6JQ 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 4 Forest Close, RH13 6JQ?

The closest primary school to 4 Forest Close, RH13 6JQ is Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Lower Beeding (2.0km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Forest School (2.5km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 4 Forest Close, RH13 6JQ?

The closest bus stop to 4 Forest Close, RH13 6JQ is Village Store, 147m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Forest Close, Mannings Heath, Horsham, RH13 6JQ

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Forest Close

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

4 Forest Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Mannings Heath, Horsham, Horsham (RH13 6JQ). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Held since May 2010 — that's 16 years off the open market, well above the local norm. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2023. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1996–2010, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £615,000 is 44.7% above the 2010 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Apr 2010

EPC improved fromE53toD56

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

35%93%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2023from Jun 2023

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Forest Close, Mannings Heath, Horsham, RH13 6JQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Forest Close has an approved single-storey side extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 4 Forest Close, Mannings Heath, Horsham, RH13 6JQ

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Nov 2023
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
Erection of a single storey extension to south elevation and replacement of window with door to east elevation
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
DC/23/1706
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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.

4 Forest Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£615,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.7% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2010)

£425,000

Growth on file: 9.7% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

20 May 2010Most recent
£425,000
+37.1%over 5 years
17 November 2004
£310,000
+174.3%over 8 years
26 January 1996
£113,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in RH13 6JQ: £462,500 (2015–1997).

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Area

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

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Village Store — bus stop.

Closest school

2.0 km

Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Lower Beeding. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RH13 6JQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RH13 6JQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

75 dB

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