What kind of home is 2 The Birches, RH13 6JT?

2 The Birches, RH13 6JT is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 2 The Birches, RH13 6JT last change hands?

2 The Birches, RH13 6JT last sold for £500,000 in June 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 The Birches, RH13 6JT?

The current EPC rating for 2 The Birches, RH13 6JT is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in November 2014. It has improved from a F recorded in March 2012 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 The Birches, RH13 6JT?

2 The Birches, RH13 6JT has a recorded floor area of 152 m² (1,636 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RH13 6JT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 The Birches, RH13 6JT use?

The latest EPC at 2 The Birches, RH13 6JT records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 The Birches, RH13 6JT?

2 The Birches, RH13 6JT is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 2 The Birches, RH13 6JT in?

2 The Birches, RH13 6JT sits in Mannings Heath, Horsham, Horsham. It falls within the RH13 postcode district in West Sussex.

How safe is the area around 2 The Birches, RH13 6JT?

Police records around 2 The Birches, RH13 6JT 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.

What schools are near 2 The Birches, RH13 6JT?

The closest primary school to 2 The Birches, RH13 6JT is Heron Way Primary School (1.7km), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Forest School (2.1km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 The Birches, RH13 6JT?

The closest bus stop to 2 The Birches, RH13 6JT is Village Store, 321m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 The Birches, Mannings Heath, Horsham, RH13 6JT

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

152 m²

1636 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 The Birches

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

2 The Birches is a four-bedroom detached house in Mannings Heath, Horsham, Horsham (RH13 6JT). It has a recorded floor area of 152 m² (around 1636 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (November 2014) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in March 2012 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. The latest certificate is from November 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £761,000 sits 52.2% above the 2012 sale of £500,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£306/sq ft) was about 27% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in June 2012.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDouble
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.

2 The Birches's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 20 Nov 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2014

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2014from Mar 2012

EPC improved fromF33toD57

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

44%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 The Birches, Mannings Heath, Horsham, RH13 6JT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 The Birches has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

7 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.

2 The Birches valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£761,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£500,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

26 June 2012Most recent
£500,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RH13 6JT: £442,000 (2024–2012).

Nearby sales in RH13 6JT

On the street

Versus other The Birches homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 The Birches outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,289

Street avg £2,928

Above

Floor Area

152 m²

Street avg 154 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.5 t/year

Street avg 6.9 t/year

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

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

0.3 km

Village Store — bus stop.

Closest school

1.7 km

Heron Way Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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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 6JT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RH13 6JT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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