What type of property is 43 West Common, RH16 2AJ?

43 West Common, RH16 2AJ is a 5-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 43 West Common, RH16 2AJ?

43 West Common, RH16 2AJ last sold for £1,200,000 in July 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £205,000 in December 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 43 West Common, RH16 2AJ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between December 1996 and July 2019, 43 West Common, RH16 2AJ rose from £205,000 to £1,200,000, a change of £995,000. That works out to roughly +8.1% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 43 West Common, RH16 2AJ?

The current EPC rating for 43 West Common, RH16 2AJ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in March 2019. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2015. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 43 West Common, RH16 2AJ?

43 West Common, RH16 2AJ has a recorded floor area of 222 m² (2,390 sq ft), around 44 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 22% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RH16 2AJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 43 West Common, RH16 2AJ heated?

The latest EPC at 43 West Common, RH16 2AJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 43 West Common, RH16 2AJ have?

43 West Common, RH16 2AJ has 7 planning records on file (1 refused), most recent in November 2025. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 43 West Common, RH16 2AJ?

43 West Common, RH16 2AJ is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 43 West Common, RH16 2AJ located?

43 West Common, RH16 2AJ sits in Lindfield, Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath. It falls within the RH16 postcode district in West Sussex.

What is crime like near 43 West Common, RH16 2AJ?

Police records around 43 West Common, RH16 2AJ show an average of 8 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 43 West Common, RH16 2AJ?

The closest primary school to 43 West Common, RH16 2AJ is Blackthorns Community Primary Academy (393m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Oathall Community College (387m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 43 West Common, RH16 2AJ?

The closest bus stop to 43 West Common, RH16 2AJ is West Common Drive, 95m away. The nearest rail option is Haywards Heath Rail Station, 995m away.

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43 West Common, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, RH16 2AJ

3 sales on record7 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

222 m²

2390 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 43 West Common

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

43 West Common is a five-bedroom detached house in Lindfield, Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath (RH16 2AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 222 m² (around 2390 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (March 2019) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in February 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Other recorded features include a balcony.

At 222 m² the property is well over the postcode median (167 m² across 11 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 1996–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,348,000 is 12.3% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£502/sq ft) was about 77.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 7 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused. Sold July 2019 for £1,200,000.

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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

DrivewayYes
BalconyYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

43 West Common ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2019

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2019from Feb 2015

EPC improved fromD61toC71

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

67%95%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 43 West Common, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, RH16 2AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Nov 2025
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
Proposed first floor side extension and roof alterations, rear facing dormer window, front facing roof light window and removal of chimney
Documents
22 docs on file
Reference
DM/25/2139
View planning record
Jan 2019
Full
In report
Proposed single garage with side store. An ECO design incorporating a Sedum roof and Larch clad sides with room for an electric charging point.
Documents
15 docs on file
Reference
DM/18/3841
View planning record

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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.

43 West Common has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£1,348,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.1% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£1,200,000

Growth on file: 8.1% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

25 July 2019Most recent
£1,200,000
+60.0%over 3 years
11 August 2015
£750,000
+265.9%over 18 years
10 December 1996
£205,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RH16 2AJ: £889,000 (2023–2012).

Nearby sales in RH16 2AJ

On the street

Versus other West Common homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 43 West Common runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,405

Street avg £3,869

Strongly above

Floor Area

222 m²

Street avg 186 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 9.2 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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4 bed2 bath

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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 Haywards Heath district page.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

West Common Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Oathall Community College. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RH16 2AJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RH16 2AJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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