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27 Brainsmead Close, Cuckfield, Haywards Heath, RH17 5EZ

3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
128 m²
1378 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 27 Brainsmead Close

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

27 Brainsmead Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Cuckfield, Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath (RH17 5EZ). It has a recorded floor area of 128 m² (around 1378 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2017) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

At 128 m² the property is well over the postcode median (83 m² across 16 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2009–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £672,000 is 23.3% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£396/sq ft) was about 79.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 9 years since the last transfer (March 2017). 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

  • Bedrooms4
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)
Feb 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2017from Jun 2009
EPC improved fromD66toC70
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting
19%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 27 Brainsmead Close, Cuckfield, Haywards Heath, RH17 5EZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Oct 2016
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Side of property

    First floor side extension. Amended proposed plans received 26th July 2016.

    Documents
    30 docs on file
    Reference
    DM/16/2309
    View planning record
  2. Sept 2012
    PorchFull
    In report

    Ground floor alterations including a new porch and first floor extension containing additional bedrooms and bathroom.

    Extension
    Documents
    30 docs on file
    Reference
    12/02593/FUL
    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.

Latest sale on 27 Brainsmead Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£672,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.7% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£545,000

Growth on file: 7.7% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 March 2017Most recent

    £545,000

    +73.0%over 7 years
  2. 24 November 2009

    £315,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RH17 5EZ: £459,950 (2020–2015).

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On the street

Versus other Brainsmead Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 27 Brainsmead Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,258

Street avg £3,707

Above

Floor Area

128 m²

Street avg 98 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

On par
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.

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

0.1 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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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 RH17 5EZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RH17 5EZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RH17 5EZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

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 27 Brainsmead Close, Cuckfield, Haywards Heath, RH17 5EZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.