What type of property is 9 Bens Acre, RH13 6LW?

9 Bens Acre, RH13 6LW is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What did 9 Bens Acre, RH13 6LW sell for?

9 Bens Acre, RH13 6LW last sold for £352,000 in May 2006, around 20 years ago. Before that, it sold for £273,000 in September 2002, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 9 Bens Acre, RH13 6LW appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2002 and May 2006, 9 Bens Acre, RH13 6LW rose from £273,000 to £352,000, a change of £79,000. That works out to roughly +7.3% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 9 Bens Acre, RH13 6LW have?

The current EPC rating for 9 Bens Acre, RH13 6LW is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2015. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Bens Acre, RH13 6LW?

9 Bens Acre, RH13 6LW has a recorded floor area of 131 m² (1,410 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RH13 6LW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Bens Acre, RH13 6LW heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Bens Acre, RH13 6LW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 9 Bens Acre, RH13 6LW had any planning applications?

9 Bens Acre, RH13 6LW has 3 approved extension applications on file including single-storey extension and single-storey rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 9 Bens Acre, RH13 6LW?

9 Bens Acre, RH13 6LW is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 9 Bens Acre, RH13 6LW located?

9 Bens Acre, RH13 6LW sits in Horsham. It falls within the RH13 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 9 Bens Acre, RH13 6LW?

Police records around 9 Bens Acre, RH13 6LW 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 9 Bens Acre, RH13 6LW?

The closest primary school to 9 Bens Acre, RH13 6LW is Heron Way Primary School (290m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Forest School (598m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 9 Bens Acre, RH13 6LW?

The closest bus stop to 9 Bens Acre, RH13 6LW is Heron Way, 236m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Bens Acre, Horsham, RH13 6LW

3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

131 m²

1410 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 9 Bens Acre

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

9 Bens Acre is a four-bedroom detached house in Horsham (RH13 6LW). It has a recorded floor area of 131 m² (around 1410 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in June 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Held since May 2006 — that's 20 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 2002–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £709,000 sits 101.4% above the 2006 sale of £352,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£250/sq ft) was about 36.9% below the postcode norm. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageYes

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2026

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Jun 2015

EPC improved fromD61toC69

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

67%98%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Bens Acre, Horsham, RH13 6LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Bens Acre has an approved single-storey extension on the planning record.

3 applications on record at 9 Bens Acre, Horsham, RH13 6LW

3decisions3extensions38documents6nearby

Nov 2006
ExtensionOutline
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey
Single storey extension and retaining wall (Certificate of Lawful Development - Proposed).
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
DC/06/2332
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ExtensionMar 2020Decision
Garage ConversionJan 2020Decision

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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.

9 Bens Acre valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£709,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.3% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2006)

£352,000

Growth on file: 7.3% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

17 May 2006Most recent
£352,000
+28.9%over 3 years
29 September 2002
£273,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RH13 6LW: £649,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in RH13 6LW

On the street

Versus other Bens Acre homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 9 Bens Acre lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,687

Street avg £5,248

Strongly below

Floor Area

131 m²

Street avg 126 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Horsham report

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

0.2 km

Heron Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Heron Way Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RH13 6LW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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Common questions

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