What type of property is 1 The Smithy, RH13 8DY?

1 The Smithy, RH13 8DY is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 1 The Smithy, RH13 8DY last change hands?

1 The Smithy, RH13 8DY last sold for £285,000 in October 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £190,000 in April 2007. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 The Smithy, RH13 8DY changed over time?

Across 3 sales between April 2007 and October 2018, 1 The Smithy, RH13 8DY rose from £190,000 to £285,000, a change of £95,000. That works out to roughly +3.6% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 The Smithy, RH13 8DY?

The current EPC rating for 1 The Smithy, RH13 8DY is B with a score of 83 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2013 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 The Smithy, RH13 8DY?

1 The Smithy, RH13 8DY has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 The Smithy, RH13 8DY heated?

The latest EPC at 1 The Smithy, RH13 8DY records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 The Smithy, RH13 8DY?

1 The Smithy, RH13 8DY is in council tax band D.

Where is 1 The Smithy, RH13 8DY located?

1 The Smithy, RH13 8DY sits in Cowfold, Horsham, Horsham. It falls within the RH13 postcode district in West Sussex.

Is 1 The Smithy, RH13 8DY in a safe area?

Police records around 1 The Smithy, RH13 8DY 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 1 The Smithy, RH13 8DY?

The closest primary school to 1 The Smithy, RH13 8DY is St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School (418m).

How well connected is 1 The Smithy, RH13 8DY?

The closest bus stop to 1 The Smithy, RH13 8DY is South Leas, 78m away. In total there are 23 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 The Smithy, Henfield Road, Cowfold, Horsham, RH13 8DY

EPC B3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 83

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 The Smithy

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

1 The Smithy is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Cowfold, Horsham, Horsham (RH13 8DY). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2025) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2007–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £341,000 is 19.6% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£368/sq ft) was about 23.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £285,000 in October 2018.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Utility roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

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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.

1 The Smithy's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

B83

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

0.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2021from May 2013

EPC improved fromD57toE45

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

11%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2025from May 2021

EPC improved fromE45toB83

Heating System

Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC BNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 The Smithy, Henfield Road, Cowfold, Horsham, RH13 8DY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 The Smithy 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1 The Smithy valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£341,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.6% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£285,000

Growth on file: 3.6% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

11 October 2018Most recent
£285,000
+39.0%over 4 years
15 November 2013
£205,000
+7.9%over 6 years
19 April 2007
£190,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RH13 8DY: £180,000 (2024–2001).

Nearby sales in RH13 8DY

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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

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

South Leas — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RH13 8DY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RH13 8DY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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