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38 America Lane, Haywards Heath, RH16 3QB

2 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 00
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
40 m²
431 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 38 America Lane

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

38 America Lane is a mid-terrace house in Haywards Heath (RH16 3QB). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1967-1975. At 40 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (40–80 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 10 units on file. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good.

At 40 m² it sits well below the postcode median (69 m² across 9 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2020–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 1350% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £192,000 is 32.4% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£337/sq ft) was about 43.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold August 2020 for £145,000.

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Everything you need to know about 38 America Lane

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
May 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from Jul 2009
EPC improved fromE52toD68
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
1%100%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2025from May 2024
EPC improved fromD68toC72
Heating Controls
FullThermostat

Heating controls changed

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

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Late 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 America Lane, Haywards Heath, RH16 3QB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Jul 2020
    Change of Use
    In report

    Conversion of the rear of the currently vacant A1 retail unit into a single residential flat

    Documents
    19 docs on file
    Reference
    DM/20/1551
    View planning record
  2. Dec 2008
    Advertising
    In report

    Replacement fascia and projecting sign.

    Agent
    Wood and Wood Signs Ltd
    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    08/03554/ADV
    View planning record
Before you offer

We flagged 2 things worth checking at 38 America Lane

Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.

  • Larger development activity nearby
  • Recent ownership pattern worth a look
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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.

Price for 38 America Lane has grown more than fourfold since the 2020 starting point.

Current estimate

£192,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1350.0% per year over 1 year.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2020)

£145,000

Growth on file: 1350.0% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 31 August 2020Most recent

    £145,000

    +1350.0%

  2. 21 May 2020

    £10,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RH16 3QB: £220,000 (2025–2014).

On the street

Versus other America Lane homes

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

38 America Lane is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£3,625

Street avg £2,643

Above

Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 64 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 38 America Lane

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

Larger development activity nearbyRecent ownership pattern worth a look
£14.99one-off

30-day 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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£197k

1 Bentswood Crescent

RH16 3QP

£198k

1 Arlington Court

RH16 3UB

£208k

1 Clover Court, Church Road

RH16 3UF

1 bed1 bath
£210k

1 Bodiam Court

RH16 3UD

1 bed1 bath
£160k

1 Clevelands, Perrymount Road

RH16 3BA

£241k

1 Arbor Court, Heath Road

RH16 3BQ

£300k

1 Cilicia Mews

RH16 3BT

2 bed2 bath
£320k

1 Aspen Walk

RH16 3RB

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

Boston Court — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Warden Park Primary Academy. 10 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full 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 RH16 3QB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RH16 3QB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RH16 3QB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.7dB

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 38 America Lane, Haywards Heath, RH16 3QB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.