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3 Reeds Cottages, Horsham Road, Handcross, Haywards Heath, RH17 6DJ

Solar panelsNotable viewsExtendable
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Floor area
134 m²
1442 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 77
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 3 Reeds Cottages

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

3 Reeds Cottages is a four-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Handcross, Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath (RH17 6DJ). It has a recorded floor area of 134 m² (around 1442 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in November 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include notable views. Period features are noted in the property record. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

It hasn't traded since December 2003, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. At 134 m² the property is well over the postcode median (89 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £551,000 sits 120.4% above the 2003 sale of £250,000.

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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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms1
  • Utility roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Solar panelsYes
  • Period featuresYes
  • RefurbishedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

3 Reeds Cottages ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2025from Nov 2016
EPC improved fromD58toC77
Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof
Very PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Reeds Cottages, Horsham Road, Handcross, Haywards Heath, RH17 6DJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Reeds Cottages 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.

3 Reeds Cottages valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

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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 price per m², 3 Reeds Cottages runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,866

Street avg £3,284

Strongly below

Floor Area

134 m²

Street avg 93 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

Strongly above
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.

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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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 6DJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RH17 6DJ

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
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 3 Reeds Cottages, Horsham Road, Handcross, Haywards Heath, RH17 6DJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.