What kind of home is 1 Paynesfield, RH17 5PU?

1 Paynesfield, RH17 5PU is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What did 1 Paynesfield, RH17 5PU sell for?

1 Paynesfield, RH17 5PU last sold for £585,000 in November 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £490,000 in August 2004, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Paynesfield, RH17 5PU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2004 and November 2017, 1 Paynesfield, RH17 5PU rose from £490,000 to £585,000, a change of £95,000. That works out to roughly +1.3% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Paynesfield, RH17 5PU have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Paynesfield, RH17 5PU is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in December 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Paynesfield, RH17 5PU?

1 Paynesfield, RH17 5PU has a recorded floor area of 222 m² (2,390 sq ft), around 56 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 37% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RH17 5PU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Paynesfield, RH17 5PU use?

The latest EPC at 1 Paynesfield, RH17 5PU records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 1 Paynesfield, RH17 5PU in?

1 Paynesfield, RH17 5PU sits in Bolney, Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath. It falls within the RH17 postcode district in West Sussex.

Is 1 Paynesfield, RH17 5PU in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Paynesfield, RH17 5PU 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 1 Paynesfield, RH17 5PU?

The closest primary school to 1 Paynesfield, RH17 5PU is Bolney CofE Primary School (266m).

What transport links are near 1 Paynesfield, RH17 5PU?

The closest bus stop to 1 Paynesfield, RH17 5PU is Paynesfield, 74m away. In total there are 16 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Paynesfield, Bolney, Haywards Heath, RH17 5PU

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

222 m²

2390 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 1 Paynesfield

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

1 Paynesfield is a four-bedroom detached house in Bolney, Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath (RH17 5PU). It has a recorded floor area of 222 m² (around 2390 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1983-1990. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (December 2022) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70). Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

At 222 m² the property is well over the postcode median (163 m² across 6 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 9 years since the last transfer (November 2017). Across 2004–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £865,000 is 47.9% above the 2017 sale price.

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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
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

TenureFreehold
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.

1 Paynesfield's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2022

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

8.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2022from May 2009

EPC improved fromE51toD60

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%89%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Paynesfield, Bolney, Haywards Heath, RH17 5PU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Paynesfield 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.

1 Paynesfield's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£865,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.3% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£585,000

Growth on file: 1.3% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

24 November 2017Most recent
£585,000
+19.4%over 13 years
12 August 2004
£490,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RH17 5PU: £622,500 (2021–2015).

Nearby sales in RH17 5PU

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On the street

Versus other Paynesfield homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Paynesfield is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,635

Street avg £3,671

Strongly below

Floor Area

222 m²

Street avg 166 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

8.9 t/year

Street avg 8.9 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.

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Paynesfield — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Bolney 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 5PU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RH17 5PU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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