Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
4 South Leas, Henfield Road, Cowfold, Horsham, RH13 8GZ
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
197 m²
2120 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About 4 South Leas
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
4 South Leas is a four-bedroom detached house in Cowfold, Horsham, Horsham (RH13 8GZ). It has a recorded floor area of 197 m² (around 2120 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in July 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. Main heating runs on electricity.
Held since October 2006 — that's 20 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £789,000 sits 66.1% above the 2006 sale of £475,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£224/sq ft) was about 16.5% below the postcode norm.
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
- Bathrooms2
- Open-plan layoutYes
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
- EnsuiteYes
- StudyYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
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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.
4 South Leas's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2022
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
7.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 5 September 2032
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Sept 2022from Jul 2012
EPC improved fromD57toC71
Hot Water
AverageGood
Hot water efficiency improved
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low Energy Lighting
52%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV + Solar HW
Solar PV panels (10 kWp) and Solar water heating installed
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21st centuryDetached HouseEPC CNo mains gas
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Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 4 South Leas, Henfield Road, Cowfold, Horsham, RH13 8GZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
4 South Leas 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.
4 South Leas valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£789,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
Last sold (2006)
£475,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
31 October 2006Most recent
£475,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RH13 8GZ: £485,000 (2013–2006).
Nearby sales in RH13 8GZ
1 South Leas, Henfield Road, Cowfold, Horsham, RH13 8GZ
Sold Aug 2013
£400,0002 South Leas, Henfield Road, Cowfold, Horsham, RH13 8GZ
Sold Apr 2008
£560,0003 South Leas, Henfield Road, Cowfold, Horsham, RH13 8GZ
Sold Nov 2006
£485,0005 South Leas, Henfield Road, Cowfold, Horsham, RH13 8GZ
Sold Nov 2006
£495,000
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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.
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
0.1 km
South Leas — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 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
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RH13 8GZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
47.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.7dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Common questions
The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 4 South Leas, Henfield Road, Cowfold, Horsham, RH13 8GZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.