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 118 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (19% versus the prior period). 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

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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. Across 1996–2010, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £638,000 sits 50.1% above the 2010 sale of £425,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2023. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 June 2033

6 years remaining

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

£638,000

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

118/mo

Falling 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

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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