What kind of home is 42 Bruce Close, RH16 4QE?

42 Bruce Close, RH16 4QE is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

When did 42 Bruce Close, RH16 4QE last change hands?

42 Bruce Close, RH16 4QE last sold for £455,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £74,500 in September 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 42 Bruce Close, RH16 4QE?

Across 3 sales between September 1995 and September 2023, 42 Bruce Close, RH16 4QE rose from £74,500 to £455,000, a change of £380,500. That works out to roughly +6.7% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 42 Bruce Close, RH16 4QE?

The current EPC rating for 42 Bruce Close, RH16 4QE is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in May 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 42 Bruce Close, RH16 4QE?

42 Bruce Close, RH16 4QE has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 42 Bruce Close, RH16 4QE use?

The latest EPC at 42 Bruce Close, RH16 4QE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 42 Bruce Close, RH16 4QE?

42 Bruce Close, RH16 4QE is in council tax band E.

Which area is 42 Bruce Close, RH16 4QE in?

42 Bruce Close, RH16 4QE sits in Haywards Heath. It falls within the RH16 postcode district in West Sussex.

What is crime like near 42 Bruce Close, RH16 4QE?

Police records around 42 Bruce Close, RH16 4QE 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 42 Bruce Close, RH16 4QE?

The closest primary school to 42 Bruce Close, RH16 4QE is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (642m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Oathall Community College (1.7km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 42 Bruce Close, RH16 4QE?

The closest bus stop to 42 Bruce Close, RH16 4QE is Shorts Close, 105m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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42 Bruce Close, Haywards Heath, RH16 4QE

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 42 Bruce Close

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

42 Bruce Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Haywards Heath (RH16 4QE). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1995–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£528/sq ft) was about 73.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £455,000 in September 2023.

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
RefurbishedYes

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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)

May 2022

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2022from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromE52toD61

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Bruce Close, Haywards Heath, RH16 4QE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 Bruce Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

6applications 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.

Price for 42 Bruce Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.

Current estimate

£479,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£455,000

Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

17 September 2023Most recent
£455,000
+16.7%over 6 years
9 August 2017
£390,000
+423.5%over 21 years
28 September 1995
£74,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in RH16 4QE: £433,000 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in RH16 4QE

On the street

Versus other Bruce Close homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 42 Bruce Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,688

Street avg £4,320

Strongly above

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 89 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

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Comparables

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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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Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Shorts Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RH16 4QE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RH16 4QE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.0dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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