What type of property is 2 Swedish Cottages, Church Lane, RH17 5NR?

2 Swedish Cottages, Church Lane, RH17 5NR is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 2 Swedish Cottages, Church Lane, RH17 5NR last change hands?

2 Swedish Cottages, Church Lane, RH17 5NR last sold for £575,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £373,000 in March 2022, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Swedish Cottages, Church Lane, RH17 5NR changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2022 and September 2024, 2 Swedish Cottages, Church Lane, RH17 5NR rose from £373,000 to £575,000, a change of £202,000. That works out to roughly +18.9% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Swedish Cottages, Church Lane, RH17 5NR have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Swedish Cottages, Church Lane, RH17 5NR is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. It has improved from a G recorded in January 2015 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Swedish Cottages, Church Lane, RH17 5NR?

2 Swedish Cottages, Church Lane, RH17 5NR has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (1,281 sq ft), around 60 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 26% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RH17 5NR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Swedish Cottages, Church Lane, RH17 5NR heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Swedish Cottages, Church Lane, RH17 5NR records lpg as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Swedish Cottages, Church Lane, RH17 5NR?

2 Swedish Cottages, Church Lane, RH17 5NR is in council tax band D.

Where is 2 Swedish Cottages, Church Lane, RH17 5NR located?

2 Swedish Cottages, Church Lane, RH17 5NR sits in Twineham, Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath. It falls within the RH17 postcode district in West Sussex.

How safe is the area around 2 Swedish Cottages, Church Lane, RH17 5NR?

Police records around 2 Swedish Cottages, Church Lane, RH17 5NR 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 2 Swedish Cottages, Church Lane, RH17 5NR?

The closest primary school to 2 Swedish Cottages, Church Lane, RH17 5NR is Twineham CofE Primary School (132m).

What is the nearest station to 2 Swedish Cottages, Church Lane, RH17 5NR?

The closest bus stop to 2 Swedish Cottages, Church Lane, RH17 5NR is The Castle, 1.5km away. In total there are 12 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Swedish Cottages, Church Lane, Twineham, Haywards Heath, RH17 5NR

4 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

119 m²

1281 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Swedish Cottages

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

2 Swedish Cottages is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Twineham, Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath (RH17 5NR). It has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (around 1281 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2015 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Main heating runs on lpg.

Across 2022–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 18.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£449/sq ft) was about 48.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 4 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. At 119 m² it's 25.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (160 m² median across 7 EPCs). Sold September 2024 for £575,000.

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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

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Inside

Bedrooms2

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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)

Aug 2024

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2024from Jan 2015

EPC improved fromG10toD62

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricLPG

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

63%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Swedish Cottages, Church Lane, Twineham, Haywards Heath, RH17 5NR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Apr 2025
PorchFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Proposed single storey rear extension, two pitched roof front facing dormers, pitched roof porch and a raised rear patio/ terrace area.
Extension
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
DM/25/0647
View planning record
Sept 2022
Amendment
In report
Non-material amendment to DM/22/1854 to allow for minor ground floor layout changes to optimise space
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
DM/22/2545
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.

2 Swedish Cottages valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£601,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 18.9% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£575,000

Growth on file: 18.9% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

30 September 2024Most recent
£575,000
+54.2%over 2 years
31 March 2022
£373,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RH17 5NR: £200,000 (2022–2018).

Nearby sales in RH17 5NR

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On the street

Versus other Church Lane homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 2 Swedish Cottages runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,832

Street avg £3,426

On par

Floor Area

119 m²

Street avg 146 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

On par

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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

1.5 km

The Castle — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Twineham CofE Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RH17 5NR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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