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The Old School House, Billingshurst Road, Coolham, Horsham, RH13 8QN

3 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
184 m²
1981 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About The Old School House

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

The Old School House is a three-bedroom detached house in Coolham, Horsham, Horsham (RH13 8QN). It has a recorded floor area of 184 m² (around 1981 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2019 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Main heating runs on oil. Period features are noted in the property record.

It changed hands recently, sold May 2025 for £710,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2011–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£358/sq ft) was about 44.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-west-facing
  • DrivewayYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 Old School House's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
6.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from Oct 2019
EPC improved fromF38toD65
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof
Very PoorGood

Roof insulation improved

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Old School House, Billingshurst Road, Coolham, Horsham, RH13 8QN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at The Old School House, Billingshurst Road, Coolham, Horsham, RH13 8QN

2decisions1extensions11documents9nearby
  1. Jun 2020
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Conversion and extension of existing garage to provide additional accommodation to existing dwelling

    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    DC/20/0407
    Full record in report
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  • The 11 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

The Old School House valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£771,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£710,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 May 2025Most recent

    £710,000

    +42.0%over 4 years

  2. 27 May 2020

    £500,000

    +38.9%over 9 years

  3. 6 April 2011

    £360,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RH13 8QN: £735,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Billingshurst Road homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

The Old School House is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,859

Street avg £3,682

Above

Floor Area

184 m²

Street avg 183 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.3 t/year

Street avg 7.9 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about The Old School House

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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£690k

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Area

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.
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

0.4 km

Crossroads — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

William Penn School. 2 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RH13 8QN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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