The Red House, Flat 1, Brighton Road, Handcross, Haywards Heath, RH17 6BU
About The Red House
The Red House is a 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 C. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in May 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).
It hasn't traded since July 1995, a hold of 31 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £485,000 sits 311% above the 1995 sale of £118,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£106/sq ft) was about 61.8% below the postcode norm.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system changed
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Wall insulation upgraded
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Window efficiency improved
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Floor insulation added or improved
Heating controls changed
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Window efficiency improved
Cavity wall insulation installed
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
Planning history
The Red House has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
6applications of note in the surrounding area
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Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
The Red House's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1995).
£485,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£118,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
6 July 1995Most recent
£118,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RH17 6BU: £445,000 (2024–2019).
Nearby sales in RH17 6BU
6 Walters Mews, Brighton Road, Handcross, Haywards Heath, RH17 6BU
Sold Jul 2024
£425,0001 Laburnham Cottages, Brighton Road, Handcross, Haywards Heath, RH17 6BU
Sold Apr 2024
£465,0002 Jessamine Cottages, Brighton Road, Handcross, Haywards Heath, RH17 6BU
Sold Jun 2023
£445,0002 Primrose Cottages, Brighton Road, Handcross, Haywards Heath, RH17 6BU
Sold Oct 2019
£342,000Tarn Hill, Brighton Road, Handcross, Haywards Heath, RH17 6BU
Sold Oct 2019
£995,000
Everything we know about The Red House, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Brighton Road homes
Price per m² for The Red House lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£1,146
Street avg £3,737
Floor Area
103 m²
Street avg 126 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.8 t/year
Street avg 4.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
47.0dB