Holmstead, Henfield Road, Cowfold, Horsham, RH13 8DR
About Holmstead
Holmstead is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Cowfold, Horsham, Horsham (RH13 8DR). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in July 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Main heating runs on oil. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
Across 2005–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£501/sq ft) was about 118.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2024 at £475,000.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- Previously extendedYes
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system upgraded
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
Holmstead has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
9 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Holmstead valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£480,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 19 years.
£475,000
Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 19 years.
Sales timeline
26 September 2024Most recent
£475,000
+81.3%over 11 years21 May 2013
£262,000
+4.8%over 7 years15 September 2005
£250,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RH13 8DR: £352,250 (2024–2020).
Nearby sales in RH13 8DR
3 Woodfield Terrace, Henfield Road, Cowfold, Horsham, RH13 8DR
Sold Sept 2024
£352,250Burrstone Cottage, Henfield Road, Cowfold, Horsham, RH13 8DR
Sold May 2021
£450,0001 Woodfield Terrace, Henfield Road, Cowfold, Horsham, RH13 8DR
Sold Oct 2020
£327,5002 Woodfield Terrace, Henfield Road, Cowfold, Horsham, RH13 8DR
Sold Oct 2020
£279,950Willingale Cottage, Henfield Road, Cowfold, Horsham, RH13 8DR
Sold Feb 2020
£400,000
Versus other Henfield Road homes
On price per m², Holmstead stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£5,398
Street avg £3,275
Floor Area
88 m²
Street avg 111 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.3 t/year
Street avg 6.8 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
0.0 km
South Leas — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School. 1 school nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
48.4dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.2dB







