26 Acorn Avenue, Cowfold, Horsham, RH13 8RS
About 26 Acorn Avenue
26 Acorn Avenue is a four-bedroom detached house in Cowfold, Horsham, Horsham (RH13 8RS). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in August 2015 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
Most recent transfer was March 2026 at £425,000 — fresh data. Across 1995–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£454/sq ft) was about 73.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenWest-facing
- GarageYes
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- Extension potentialPossible
Energy performance
26 Acorn Avenue's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 2 November 2032
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Wall insulation upgraded
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £1,020 · Includes VAT
Planning history
26 Acorn Avenue 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
26 Acorn Avenue has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.
£426,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 31 years.
£425,000
Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 31 years.
Sales timeline
20 March 2026Most recent
£425,000
+54.5%over 18 years29 January 2008
£275,000
+266.7%over 12 years29 June 1995
£75,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RH13 8RS: £387,000 (2026–2024).
Nearby sales in RH13 8RS
91 Acorn Avenue, Cowfold, Horsham, RH13 8RS
Sold Apr 2026
£350,00044 Acorn Avenue, Cowfold, Horsham, RH13 8RS
Sold Sept 2025
£289,95024 Acorn Avenue, Cowfold, Horsham, RH13 8RS
Sold Apr 2025
£387,00040 Acorn Avenue, Cowfold, Horsham, RH13 8RS
Sold Apr 2024
£410,00089 Acorn Avenue, Cowfold, Horsham, RH13 8RS
Sold Feb 2024
£400,000
Versus other Acorn Avenue homes
26 Acorn Avenue is notably below the street on years held.
Price per m²
£4,885
Street avg £3,895
Floor Area
87 m²
Street avg 78 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
6.6 t/year
Street avg 4.4 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
118/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
South Leas — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 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







