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16 18, South Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 4LA

2 planning records
Property type
End terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
33 m²
355 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 16 18

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

16 18 is an end-of-terrace house in Haywards Heath (RH16 4LA). It has a recorded floor area of 33 m² (around 355 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. At 33 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across 16 18 (33–58 m²). The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in September 2012 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and main heating went from Very Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £180,000 sits 1700% above the 2024 sale of £10,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£28/sq ft) was about 88.2% below the postcode norm. At 33 m² it sits well below the postcode median (51 m² across 18 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Most recent transfer: March 2024 at £10,000.

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Everything you need to know about 16 18

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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.

16 18's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
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

Jan 2026from Sept 2012
EPC improved fromF31toC70
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 18, South Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 4LA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

  1. Jul 2009
    SubdivisionFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Sub-division of first floor to form two one bedroom flats. Erection of first floor rear extension.

    Agent
    Speer Dade Planning Consultants
    Extension
    Documents
    11 docs on file
    Reference
    09/01720/FUL
    View planning record
  2. Apr 2009
    SubdivisionFull
    In report

    SUB-DIVISION OF FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS TO FORM ONE 2-BEDROOM FLAT AND ONE 1-BEDROOM FLAT

    Agent
    SPEER DADE PLANNING CONSULTANTS
    Documents
    13 docs on file
    Reference
    08/03687/FUL
    View planning record
Before you offer

We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 16 18

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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.

Latest sale on 16 18 was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£180,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£10,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 March 2024Most recent

    £10,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RH16 4LA: £180,000 (2024–2016).

On the street

Versus other South Road homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 16 18 lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£303

Street avg £4,492

Strongly below

Floor Area

33 m²

Street avg 53 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

0.5 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 16 18

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

Larger development activity nearby
£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.
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2 bed2 bath
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1 bed1 bath
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1 Bennetts Rise

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£312k

1 Belvedere Walk

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2 bed2 bath
£340k

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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

0.0 km

South Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School. 11 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 4LA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RH16 4LA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RH16 4LA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

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 16 18, South Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 4LA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.