What kind of home is Lyndhurst, Brainsmead Close, RH17 5EZ?

Lyndhurst, Brainsmead Close, RH17 5EZ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did Lyndhurst, Brainsmead Close, RH17 5EZ last change hands?

Lyndhurst, Brainsmead Close, RH17 5EZ last sold for £290,000 in September 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £200,000 in July 2011, so prices have been rising over 1 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for Lyndhurst, Brainsmead Close, RH17 5EZ?

Across 2 sales between July 2011 and September 2012, Lyndhurst, Brainsmead Close, RH17 5EZ rose from £200,000 to £290,000, a change of £90,000. That works out to roughly +35.6% per year compounded over 1 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Lyndhurst, Brainsmead Close, RH17 5EZ?

The current EPC rating for Lyndhurst, Brainsmead Close, RH17 5EZ is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in April 2012. It has improved from a F recorded in February 2011 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Lyndhurst, Brainsmead Close, RH17 5EZ?

Lyndhurst, Brainsmead Close, RH17 5EZ has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 44 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Lyndhurst, Brainsmead Close, RH17 5EZ use?

The latest EPC at Lyndhurst, Brainsmead Close, RH17 5EZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Lyndhurst, Brainsmead Close, RH17 5EZ?

Lyndhurst, Brainsmead Close, RH17 5EZ is in council tax band C.

Which area is Lyndhurst, Brainsmead Close, RH17 5EZ in?

Lyndhurst, Brainsmead Close, RH17 5EZ sits in Cuckfield, Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath. It falls within the RH17 postcode district in West Sussex.

What is crime like near Lyndhurst, Brainsmead Close, RH17 5EZ?

Police records around Lyndhurst, Brainsmead Close, RH17 5EZ 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.

What schools are near Lyndhurst, Brainsmead Close, RH17 5EZ?

The closest primary school to Lyndhurst, Brainsmead Close, RH17 5EZ is Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Cuckfield (667m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Warden Park Secondary Academy (1.2km).

What is the nearest station to Lyndhurst, Brainsmead Close, RH17 5EZ?

The closest bus stop to Lyndhurst, Brainsmead Close, RH17 5EZ is Brock End, 130m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Lyndhurst

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

Lyndhurst is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Cuckfield, Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath (RH17 5EZ). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2012) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from April 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2011–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 35.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £405,000 is 39.7% above the 2012 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£310/sq ft) was about 35.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in September 2012.

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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

Bedrooms2

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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 24 Apr 2022

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2012

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2012from Feb 2011

EPC improved fromF33toD62

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SecondaryPartial Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

33%71%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Lyndhurst, Brainsmead Close, Cuckfield, Haywards Heath, RH17 5EZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Lyndhurst has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

12applications 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.

Lyndhurst changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£405,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 35.6% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2012)

£290,000

Growth on file: 35.6% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

23 September 2012Most recent
£290,000
+45.0%over 1 year
5 July 2011
£200,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RH17 5EZ: £475,000 (2020–2016).

Nearby sales in RH17 5EZ

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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.

Price per m²

£3,333

Street avg £3,839

Below

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 102 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

On par

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.

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

0.1 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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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· 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

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