What kind of home is 2 Akehurst Villas, Horsham Road, RH17 6DJ?

2 Akehurst Villas, Horsham Road, RH17 6DJ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Akehurst Villas, Horsham Road, RH17 6DJ?

2 Akehurst Villas, Horsham Road, RH17 6DJ last sold for £326,000 in August 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £168,000 in March 2011, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Akehurst Villas, Horsham Road, RH17 6DJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2011 and August 2017, 2 Akehurst Villas, Horsham Road, RH17 6DJ rose from £168,000 to £326,000, a change of £158,000. That works out to roughly +10.9% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Akehurst Villas, Horsham Road, RH17 6DJ?

The current EPC rating for 2 Akehurst Villas, Horsham Road, RH17 6DJ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in May 2016. It has improved from a G recorded in October 2010 (4 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Akehurst Villas, Horsham Road, RH17 6DJ?

2 Akehurst Villas, Horsham Road, RH17 6DJ has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RH17 6DJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Akehurst Villas, Horsham Road, RH17 6DJ use?

The latest EPC at 2 Akehurst Villas, Horsham Road, RH17 6DJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Akehurst Villas, Horsham Road, RH17 6DJ?

2 Akehurst Villas, Horsham Road, RH17 6DJ is in council tax band D.

Which area is 2 Akehurst Villas, Horsham Road, RH17 6DJ in?

2 Akehurst Villas, Horsham Road, RH17 6DJ sits in Handcross, Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath. It falls within the RH17 postcode district in West Sussex.

Is 2 Akehurst Villas, Horsham Road, RH17 6DJ in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Akehurst Villas, Horsham Road, RH17 6DJ 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 2 Akehurst Villas, Horsham Road, RH17 6DJ?

The closest primary school to 2 Akehurst Villas, Horsham Road, RH17 6DJ is Handcross Primary School (1.0km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 2 Akehurst Villas, Horsham Road, RH17 6DJ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Akehurst Villas, Horsham Road, RH17 6DJ is The Royal Oak, 37m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Akehurst Villas, Horsham Road, Handcross, Haywards Heath, RH17 6DJ

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Akehurst Villas

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

2 Akehurst Villas is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Handcross, Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath (RH17 6DJ). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2016) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in October 2010 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). The latest certificate is from May 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2011–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £391,000 is 19.9% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£383/sq ft) was about 92.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in August 2017. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2012.

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

2 Akehurst Villas ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 22 May 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2016

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2016from Oct 2010

EPC improved fromG1toC71

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

8%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Akehurst Villas, Horsham Road, Handcross, Haywards Heath, RH17 6DJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Mar 2012
PorchFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Proposed rooms in roof and single storey rear extension and new porch (description amended on 06.02.12)
Agent
Belmont Designs
Extension
Documents
18 docs on file
Reference
12/00257/FUL
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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.

2 Akehurst Villas valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£391,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.9% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£326,000

Growth on file: 10.9% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

15 August 2017Most recent
£326,000
+94.0%over 6 years
22 March 2011
£168,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RH17 6DJ: £375,000 (2024–2012).

Nearby sales in RH17 6DJ

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On the street

Versus other Horsham Road homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 2 Akehurst Villas stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,127

Street avg £3,058

Strongly above

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 98 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

Strongly above

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

0.0 km

The Royal Oak — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 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 6DJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RH17 6DJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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