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79 Acorn Avenue, Cowfold, Horsham, RH13 8RS

Extendable3 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
85 m²
915 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 78
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 79 Acorn Avenue

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

79 Acorn Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Cowfold, Horsham, Horsham (RH13 8RS). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in April 2017 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Main heating runs on electricity. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 76% of similar EPCs). Across 2002–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £467,000 is 11.2% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£459/sq ft) was about 75.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £420,000 in August 2023.

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
  • Bathrooms1
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

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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.

79 Acorn Avenue's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jun 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C78
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
0.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2024from Apr 2017
Hot Water
Very PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
8%60%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2025from Nov 2024
EPC improved fromD58toC78
Heating System
Storage HeatersHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Heating Controls
ManualFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 79 Acorn Avenue, Cowfold, Horsham, RH13 8RS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

79 Acorn Avenue 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

79 Acorn Avenue has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2002.

Current estimate

£467,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.3% per year over 21 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£420,000

Growth on file: 4.3% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 August 2023Most recent

    £420,000

    +25.7%over 5 years
  2. 24 November 2017

    £334,000

    +90.9%over 15 years
  3. 1 November 2002

    £175,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RH13 8RS: £387,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Acorn Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 79 Acorn Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,941

Street avg £3,865

Strongly above

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

0.5 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 79 Acorn Avenue

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

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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
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.

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

0.2 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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RH13 8RS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 79 Acorn Avenue, Cowfold, Horsham, RH13 8RS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.