Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
Sarla Cottage, Worthing Road, West Grinstead, Horsham, RH13 8GH
Extendable
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
413 m²
4445 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 41
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About Sarla Cottage
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
Sarla Cottage is a five-bedroom detached house in West Grinstead, Horsham, Horsham (RH13 8GH). It has a recorded floor area of 413 m² (around 4445 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows an E (score 41), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 5 certificates since January 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and main heating dropped from Good to Poor. Main heating runs on lpg. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.
Across 2012–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,056,000 sits 111.2% above the 2015 sale of £500,000. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in March 2015. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.
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
- Bedrooms5
- Bathrooms3
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- GarageDouble, Detached
Building
- Central heatingYes
- Extension potentialPossible
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Sarla Cottage's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
Current Certificate(1 of 5)
Oct 2023
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
E41
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
13.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 6 October 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Mar 2014from Jan 2012
EPC improved fromE51toG15
Main Fuel
GasLPG
Fuel source changed
Hot Water
GoodPoor
Hot water efficiency decreased
Walls
Very PoorPoor
Wall insulation improved
May 2016from Mar 2014
Hot Water
PoorVery Poor
Hot water efficiency decreased
Oct 2023from Jul 2016
EPC improved fromG18toE41
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
Very PoorPoor
Hot water efficiency improved
Roof
AverageGood
Roof insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
48%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC EDetached over 300m²Extended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas
Because the property is a large detached home over 300m², has been extended more than once, and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
Applications and permits filed against Sarla Cottage, Worthing Road, West Grinstead, Horsham, RH13 8GH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
Sarla Cottage has no planning applications on record.
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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
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£1,056,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 3 years.
Last sold (2015)
£500,000
Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 3 years.
Sales timeline
6 March 2015Most recent
£500,000
+11.1%over 2 years21 August 2012
£450,000
Median price across the last 3 sales in RH13 8GH: £260,000 (2018–2004).
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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.
Crime
118/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Buckbarn Crossroads — bus stop.
Closest school
2.6 km
Shipley CofE 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
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RH13 8GH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.5dB
55 dB
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65 dB
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80 dB
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