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

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

What was the last sold price for 5 Paynesfield, RH17 5PU?

5 Paynesfield, RH17 5PU last sold for £612,500 in October 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £410,000 in April 2014, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Paynesfield, RH17 5PU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 2014 and October 2017, 5 Paynesfield, RH17 5PU rose from £410,000 to £612,500, a change of £202,500. That works out to roughly +11.9% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Paynesfield, RH17 5PU?

The current EPC rating for 5 Paynesfield, RH17 5PU is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in January 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Paynesfield, RH17 5PU?

5 Paynesfield, RH17 5PU has a recorded floor area of 150 m² (1,615 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RH17 5PU. Source: EPC Register.

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

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

What is the council tax band for 5 Paynesfield, RH17 5PU?

5 Paynesfield, RH17 5PU is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 5 Paynesfield, RH17 5PU in?

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

How safe is the area around 5 Paynesfield, RH17 5PU?

Police records around 5 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 5 Paynesfield, RH17 5PU?

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

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

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

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5 Paynesfield, Bolney, Haywards Heath, RH17 5PU

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

150 m²

1615 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Paynesfield

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

5 Paynesfield is a four-bedroom detached house in Bolney, Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath (RH17 5PU). It has a recorded floor area of 150 m² (around 1615 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (January 2016) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since December 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. The latest certificate is from January 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2014–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £739,000 is 20.7% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£379/sq ft) was about 35.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 9 years since the last transfer (October 2017). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2021.

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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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

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.

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

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 18 Jan 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2016

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2016from Dec 2013

Low Energy Lighting

29%82%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

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

Jan 2021
Garage ConversionOutline
In report
Conversion of integral double garage into habitable accommodation
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
DM/20/4564
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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.

5 Paynesfield valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£739,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.9% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£612,500

Growth on file: 11.9% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

25 October 2017Most recent
£612,500
+49.4%over 3 years
3 April 2014
£410,000

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.

5 Paynesfield is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£4,083

Street avg £3,381

Strongly above

Floor Area

150 m²

Street avg 178 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

6.5 t/year

Street avg 9.3 t/year

Strongly above

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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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