What type of property is 10 The Forge, RH17 6BS?

10 The Forge, RH17 6BS is a 1-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 10 The Forge, RH17 6BS last change hands?

10 The Forge, RH17 6BS last sold for £90,000 in September 2015, around 11 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £35,000 in November 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 10 The Forge, RH17 6BS?

Across 3 sales between November 1997 and September 2015, 10 The Forge, RH17 6BS rose from £35,000 to £90,000, a change of £55,000. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 10 The Forge, RH17 6BS?

The current EPC rating for 10 The Forge, RH17 6BS is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in January 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2011. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 10 The Forge, RH17 6BS?

10 The Forge, RH17 6BS has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (463 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RH17 6BS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 10 The Forge, RH17 6BS heated?

The latest EPC at 10 The Forge, RH17 6BS records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 10 The Forge, RH17 6BS?

10 The Forge, RH17 6BS is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 10 The Forge, RH17 6BS located?

10 The Forge, RH17 6BS sits in Handcross, Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath. It falls within the RH17 postcode district in West Sussex.

How safe is the area around 10 The Forge, RH17 6BS?

Police records around 10 The Forge, RH17 6BS 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 10 The Forge, RH17 6BS?

The closest primary school to 10 The Forge, RH17 6BS is Handcross Primary School (589m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 10 The Forge, RH17 6BS?

The closest bus stop to 10 The Forge, RH17 6BS is High Street, 97m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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10 The Forge, Windmill Platt, Handcross, Haywards Heath, RH17 6BS

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Floor 01

Bedroom

Floor area

43 m²

463 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 10 The Forge

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

10 The Forge is a one-bedroom detached house in Handcross, Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath (RH17 6BS). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. At 43 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (43–60 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (January 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in October 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 1997–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £139,000 sits 54.4% above the 2015 sale of £90,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 76% of similar EPCs). 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. On the market in September 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

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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

Bedrooms1

Outside

ParkingAllocated
Cul-de-sacYes

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)

Jan 2022

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2022from Oct 2011

EPC improved fromD66toC69

Windows

SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 10 The Forge, Windmill Platt, Handcross, Haywards Heath, RH17 6BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

10 The Forge has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

6applications 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.

10 The Forge has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£139,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£90,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

23 September 2015Most recent
£90,000
+20.0%over 13 years
20 June 2002
£75,000
+114.3%over 4 years
21 November 1997
£35,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RH17 6BS: £180,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in RH17 6BS

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On the street

Versus other The Forge homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

10 The Forge is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£2,093

Street avg £2,805

Strongly below

Floor Area

43 m²

Street avg 46 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 2.8 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.

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

High Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Handcross Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RH17 6BS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RH17 6BS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.8dB

Low

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80 dB

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