When did Southdown Cottage, Staplefield Road, RH17 6EB last change hands?

Southdown Cottage, Staplefield Road, RH17 6EB last sold for £288,000 in April 2007, around 19 years ago. Before that, it sold for £39,500 in May 1996, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of Southdown Cottage, Staplefield Road, RH17 6EB changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 1996 and April 2007, Southdown Cottage, Staplefield Road, RH17 6EB rose from £39,500 to £288,000, a change of £248,500. That works out to roughly +19.9% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

Where is Southdown Cottage, Staplefield Road, RH17 6EB located?

Southdown Cottage, Staplefield Road, RH17 6EB sits in Handcross, Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath. It falls within the RH17 postcode district.

What is crime like near Southdown Cottage, Staplefield Road, RH17 6EB?

Police records around Southdown Cottage, Staplefield Road, RH17 6EB 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 Southdown Cottage, Staplefield Road, RH17 6EB?

The closest primary school to Southdown Cottage, Staplefield Road, RH17 6EB is Handcross Primary School (1.1km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to Southdown Cottage, Staplefield Road, RH17 6EB?

The closest bus stop to Southdown Cottage, Staplefield Road, RH17 6EB is The Garden House, 37m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Southdown Cottage, Staplefield Road, Handcross, Haywards Heath, RH17 6EB

4 planning records

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About Southdown Cottage

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Southdown Cottage is a three-bedroom property in Handcross, Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath (RH17 6EB).

Untraded for 19 years, with the last transfer in April 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. 4 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Across 1996–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 19.9% per year.

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Southdown Cottage, Staplefield Road, Handcross, Haywards Heath, RH17 6EB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Southdown Cottage has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

Aug 2022
Loft ConversionFull
In report
Proposed loft conversion. Amended plans received showing relocation of dormer windows within roof slope and insertion of roof light on side roof slope.
Documents
14 docs on file
Reference
DM/22/1652
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Sept 2012
ConservatoryFull
In report
Replacement of existing conservatory with new extension. Previous application granted planning permission (11/02923/FUL).
Extension
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
12/02814/FUL
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Sales history & valuation

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Southdown Cottage has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Last sold (2007)

£288,000

Growth on file: 19.9% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

25 April 2007Most recent
£288,000
+629.1%over 10 years
15 May 1996
£39,500

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Closest school

1.1 km

Handcross Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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