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1 Laburnham Cottages, Brighton Road, Handcross, Haywards Heath, RH17 6BU

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
103 m²
1109 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Laburnham Cottages

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

1 Laburnham Cottages is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Handcross, Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath (RH17 6BU). It has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (around 1109 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in October 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Other recorded features include outbuildings. Period features are noted in the property record.

Across 2014–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£419/sq ft) was about 51.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Last sale on file: £465,000 in April 2024.

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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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • OutbuildingsYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
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 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Oct 2013
EPC improved fromD59toC72
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Laburnham Cottages, Brighton Road, Handcross, Haywards Heath, RH17 6BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes both a loft conversion and an extension — the classic family-home expansion.

  1. Nov 2015
    Loft ConversionFull
    In report

    Loft conversion with rear dormer and velux window on front elevation.

    Documents
    15 docs on file
    Reference
    DM/15/4008
    View planning record
  2. Sept 2015
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Part single, part two storey · Rear of property

    Two storey and single storey rear extensions (amended description 24 September 2015)

    Documents
    11 docs on file
    Reference
    DM/15/3122
    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.

1 Laburnham Cottages has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2014.

Current estimate

£484,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£465,000

Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 April 2024Most recent

    £465,000

    +106.7%over 10 years

  2. 3 April 2014

    £225,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RH17 6BU: £445,000 (2024–2019).

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On the street

Versus other Brighton Road homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Laburnham Cottages is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,515

Street avg £3,539

Strongly above

Floor Area

103 m²

Street avg 126 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Above
Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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£433k

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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

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

The Garden House — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Handcross Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RH17 6BU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.0dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Common questions

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