What type of property is 1 Braynesmead Cottages, Whitemans Green, RH17 5BX?

1 Braynesmead Cottages, Whitemans Green, RH17 5BX is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 1 Braynesmead Cottages, Whitemans Green, RH17 5BX sell for?

1 Braynesmead Cottages, Whitemans Green, RH17 5BX last sold for £384,250 in August 2017, around 9 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Braynesmead Cottages, Whitemans Green, RH17 5BX?

The current EPC rating for 1 Braynesmead Cottages, Whitemans Green, RH17 5BX is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in August 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Braynesmead Cottages, Whitemans Green, RH17 5BX?

1 Braynesmead Cottages, Whitemans Green, RH17 5BX has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (1,270 sq ft), around 59 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Braynesmead Cottages, Whitemans Green, RH17 5BX heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Braynesmead Cottages, Whitemans Green, RH17 5BX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Braynesmead Cottages, Whitemans Green, RH17 5BX?

1 Braynesmead Cottages, Whitemans Green, RH17 5BX is in council tax band D.

Where is 1 Braynesmead Cottages, Whitemans Green, RH17 5BX located?

1 Braynesmead Cottages, Whitemans Green, RH17 5BX sits in Cuckfield, Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath. It falls within the RH17 postcode district in West Sussex.

What is crime like near 1 Braynesmead Cottages, Whitemans Green, RH17 5BX?

Police records around 1 Braynesmead Cottages, Whitemans Green, RH17 5BX show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Braynesmead Cottages, Whitemans Green, RH17 5BX?

The closest primary school to 1 Braynesmead Cottages, Whitemans Green, RH17 5BX is Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Cuckfield (693m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Warden Park Secondary Academy (1.2km).

What is the nearest station to 1 Braynesmead Cottages, Whitemans Green, RH17 5BX?

The closest bus stop to 1 Braynesmead Cottages, Whitemans Green, RH17 5BX is Brock End, 47m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Braynesmead Cottages, Whitemans Green, Cuckfield, Haywards Heath, RH17 5BX

7 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

118 m²

1270 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Braynesmead Cottages

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

1 Braynesmead Cottages is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Cuckfield, Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath (RH17 5BX). It has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (around 1270 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2021) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

On the market in August 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years. 7 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Today's modelled estimate of £537,000 is 39.8% above the 2017 sale price. 2 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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)

Aug 2021

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2021from May 2010

EPC improved fromE53toD64

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Glazing

Old DoubleModern Double

Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Braynesmead Cottages, Whitemans Green, Cuckfield, Haywards Heath, RH17 5BX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Oct 2021
ExtensionFull
In report
To add a staircase to the rear of the existing garage and build a timber clad shed behind the garage. Amended plans received 02.09.2021 showing external staircase to rear of garage removed.
Documents
16 docs on file
Reference
DM/21/1781
View planning record
Mar 2019
Conditions
In report
Discharge of planning condition No:2 relating to planning application DM/18/2545/LB.
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
DM/19/0476
View planning record

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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.

1 Braynesmead Cottages valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£537,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£384,250

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

21 August 2017Most recent
£384,250

Median price across the last 5 sales in RH17 5BX: £735,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in RH17 5BX

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On the street

Versus other Whitemans Green homes

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

On price per m², 1 Braynesmead Cottages runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,256

Street avg £4,743

Strongly below

Floor Area

118 m²

Street avg 114 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

On par

Comparables

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

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3 bed

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1 Burrell Cottages, Whitemans Green, Cuckfield

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3 bed

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4 bed

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4 bed2 bath

£670k

1 Castle Cottages, Hickstead Lane, Hickstead

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4 bed

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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

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Brock End — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Cuckfield. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RH17 5BX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RH17 5BX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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Common questions

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