What type of property is 38a, America Lane, RH16 3QB?

38a, America Lane, RH16 3QB is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 38a, America Lane, RH16 3QB?

38a, America Lane, RH16 3QB last sold for £225,000 in February 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £51,950 in December 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 38a, America Lane, RH16 3QB appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between December 1999 and February 2025, 38a, America Lane, RH16 3QB rose from £51,950 to £225,000, a change of £173,050. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 38a, America Lane, RH16 3QB have?

The current EPC rating for 38a, America Lane, RH16 3QB is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 38a, America Lane, RH16 3QB?

38a, America Lane, RH16 3QB has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 38a, America Lane, RH16 3QB heated?

The latest EPC at 38a, America Lane, RH16 3QB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 38a, America Lane, RH16 3QB?

38a, America Lane, RH16 3QB is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 38a, America Lane, RH16 3QB located?

38a, America Lane, RH16 3QB sits in Haywards Heath. It falls within the RH16 postcode district in West Sussex.

What is crime like near 38a, America Lane, RH16 3QB?

Police records around 38a, America Lane, RH16 3QB 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 38a, America Lane, RH16 3QB?

The closest primary school to 38a, America Lane, RH16 3QB is Warden Park Primary Academy (637m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Oathall Community College (642m).

What is the nearest station to 38a, America Lane, RH16 3QB?

The closest bus stop to 38a, America Lane, RH16 3QB is Boston Court, 67m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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38a, America Lane, Haywards Heath, RH16 3QB

5 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 38a

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

38a is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Haywards Heath (RH16 3QB). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). At 71 m² this is the 7th smallest of 10 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 40–80 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 10 units on file. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It changed hands recently, sold February 2025 for £225,000. Across 1999–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingAllocated
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2024

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38a, America Lane, Haywards Heath, RH16 3QB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38a has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

8applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

38a has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£240,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£225,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

26 February 2025Most recent
£225,000
+21.6%over 8 years
15 May 2016
£185,000
+55.5%over 10 years
24 April 2006
£119,000
+47.8%over 4 years
16 August 2001
£80,500
+55.0%over 1 year
13 December 1999
£51,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in RH16 3QB: £177,500 (2020–2014).

Nearby sales in RH16 3QB

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.

38a is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,169

Street avg £2,795

Below

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

On par

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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

Boston Court — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Warden Park Primary Academy. 10 schools nearby.

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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· 07:00 – 23:00

46.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RH16 3QB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.7dB

Low

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70 dB

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80 dB

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