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1 Taunton Cottages, Handcross Road, Staplefield, Haywards Heath, RH17 6EF
This 87 square metre property in Staplefield, Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath carries an energy performance rating of G. It is heated by electric heating and is currently listed as owner-occupied. It changed hands for £475,000 last year.
Property Type
Semi-Detached House
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
1
Floor Area
87 m²
Council Tax
Band C
Property Features
Built 1930–1949
Driveway
Off-street parking
Fireplace
Working or decorative fireplace
Dining Room
Separate dining space
Period Features
Original architectural details
Private Land
Significant plot of land included
Extension Potential
Scope to extend (subject to planning)
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2025
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
G12
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
—
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
2.4 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Aug 2025from Dec 2024
EPC improved fromE53toG12
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters
Heating system changed
Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion
Hot water system changed
Walls
AverageGood
Wall insulation improved
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£480,000
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Transaction history
£475,000Latest
Mar 2025Source: HM Land Registry
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Nov 2011
£290,000
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Jul 2006
£280,000
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House Price Index
England+1.5%
101.6
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Handcross Road
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 4 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£5,460/£4,368 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than 75% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
1 years/8 years avg
ShorterLonger
Lowest among similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
12 (G)/48 (E) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
Lowest among similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
87 m²/87 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Around average
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
2.4 t/year/5.1 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than all similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
7 rooms/4 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than all similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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About Staplefield, Haywards Heath
This property is located in Staplefield, a village in the Mid Sussex District of West Sussex, England, situated 6 kilometres north‑west of Haywards Heath on the B2114 road.
Staplefield is a village in the Mid Sussex District of West Sussex, England, situated 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) north‑west of Haywards Heath on the B2114 road. It is part of Ansty and Staplefield civil parish where the 2011 Census population information is included. The locality falls within the RH 17 postal district. The settlement is described simply as a village, and no further details about amenities, transport links, or demographic characteristics are provided in the available data. The description highlights its position relative to the nearby town of Haywards Heath and its inclusion within the civil parish of Ansty and Staplefield. No additional information on schools, shops, or public transport is available from the cleaned record. The summary and title confirm the name and basic geographic context of the locality.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
48.6dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
41.3dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
4 months of data for Haywards Heath
Total Crimes
7
Monthly Avg
2
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual3(43%)
Other Crime1(14%)
Other Theft1(14%)
Burglary1(14%)
Weapons1(14%)
Recent Incidents
Other Crime
Nov 2025On or near Park/open Space
Other Theft
Oct 2025On or near Hurstfield Crescent
Burglary
Oct 2025On or near Park/open Space
Weapons
Oct 2025On or near Hanlye Lane
Violence & Sexual
Aug 2025On or near Hanlye Lane
Violence & Sexual
Aug 2025On or near Bennetts
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
2 within 3kmP
St. Mark's CofE Primary School
479m
6 mins
P
Handcross Primary School
2.4km
29 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmThe Jolly Tanners
Bus Stop62m
1 min
The Jolly Tanners
Bus Stop175m
2 mins
The Victory Inn
Bus Stop368m
4 mins
The Victory Inn
Bus Stop395m
5 mins
Hill House Farm
Bus Stop661m
8 mins
Amberstone
Bus Stop766m
9 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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32 points of interest nearby
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