What kind of home is 6 Backwoods Close, RH16 2EG?

6 Backwoods Close, RH16 2EG is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 6 Backwoods Close, RH16 2EG last change hands?

6 Backwoods Close, RH16 2EG last sold for £665,000 in August 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £292,500 in July 2001, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 6 Backwoods Close, RH16 2EG changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2001 and August 2019, 6 Backwoods Close, RH16 2EG rose from £292,500 to £665,000, a change of £372,500. That works out to roughly +4.6% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 6 Backwoods Close, RH16 2EG have?

The current EPC rating for 6 Backwoods Close, RH16 2EG is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in October 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 6 Backwoods Close, RH16 2EG?

6 Backwoods Close, RH16 2EG has a recorded floor area of 115 m² (1,238 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 6 Backwoods Close, RH16 2EG use?

The latest EPC at 6 Backwoods Close, RH16 2EG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 6 Backwoods Close, RH16 2EG?

6 Backwoods Close, RH16 2EG is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 6 Backwoods Close, RH16 2EG in?

6 Backwoods Close, RH16 2EG sits in Lindfield, Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath. It falls within the RH16 postcode district in West Sussex.

What is crime like near 6 Backwoods Close, RH16 2EG?

Police records around 6 Backwoods Close, RH16 2EG 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.

What schools are near 6 Backwoods Close, RH16 2EG?

The closest primary school to 6 Backwoods Close, RH16 2EG is Lindfield Primary Academy (273m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Oathall Community College (738m).

What transport links are near 6 Backwoods Close, RH16 2EG?

The closest bus stop to 6 Backwoods Close, RH16 2EG is Backwoods Lane, 134m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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6 Backwoods Close, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, RH16 2EG

Extendable

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

115 m²

1238 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 6 Backwoods Close

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

6 Backwoods Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Lindfield, Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath (RH16 2EG). It has a recorded floor area of 115 m² (around 1238 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (October 2018) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2017. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Across 2001–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £800,000 is 20.3% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£537/sq ft) was about 91.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: August 2019 at £665,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas
Extension potentialPossible

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2018

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2018from Oct 2017

Low Energy Lighting

14%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Backwoods Close, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, RH16 2EG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Backwoods Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

5applications of note in the surrounding area

Before you offer

We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 6 Backwoods Close

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2001.

Current estimate

£800,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£665,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

21 August 2019Most recent
£665,000
+127.4%over 18 years
1 July 2001
£292,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in RH16 2EG: £725,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in RH16 2EG

On the street

Versus other Backwoods Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£5,783

Street avg £5,165

Above

Floor Area

115 m²

Street avg 122 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

On par

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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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1 Backwoods Lane, Lindfield

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1 Beech Cottages, Appledore Gardens, Lindfield

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1 Brookway, Lindfield

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Beckworth Lane, Lindfield

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£695k

1 Cowslip Drive, Lindfield

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4 bed2 bath

£690k

1 Croxton Lane, Lindfield

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4 bed1 bath

£681k

1 Cripland Close, Lindfield

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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.

Full Haywards Heath report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Backwoods Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Lindfield Primary Academy. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RH16 2EG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

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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