Are you a property professional?Get qualified leads from motivated homeowners.
Get startedVictorian
Forge Cottage, Haywards Heath Road, Balcombe, Haywards Heath, RH17 6PE
This 174 square metre property in Balcombe, Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath carries an energy performance rating of D, in line with typical UK homes. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as owner-occupied. The property last sold for £680,000 in 2018, up from £479,950 previously.
Property Type
End-Terrace House
Bedrooms
5
Floor Area
174 m²
Council Tax
Band E
Property Features
Built Before 1900
Private Garden
Enclosed private garden
Gas Heating
Dining Room
Separate dining space
Period Features
Original architectural details
Recently Refurbished
Renovated and updated
Get started
Ready to take the next step? Find the right professionals for your property journey.
Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 24 Jun 2025
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D58
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
7.0 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£733,000
How our AI predicts property prices · Accurate to within 10%
Automated estimate only. For an accurate valuation, consult a surveyor or estate agent.
Transaction history
+41.7%(12y)
£680,000Latest
Nov 2018£479,950
Mar 2007£473,000
Jun 2005£335,000
Oct 2002Source: HM Land Registry
Nearby in RH17 6PE
Bagpiths Cottage Haywards Heath Road Balcombe Haywards Heath RH17 6PE
May 2025
£520,000
Tile Cottage Haywards Heath Road Balcombe Haywards Heath RH17 6PE
Jan 2025
£380,000
2 Nostel Priory Cottages Haywards Heath Road Balcombe Haywards Heath RH17 6PE
Jan 2024
£400,000
4 Nostel Priory Cottages Haywards Heath Road Balcombe Haywards Heath RH17 6PE
Feb 2022
£705,000
3 Nostel Priory Cottages Haywards Heath Road Balcombe Haywards Heath RH17 6PE
Sept 2014
£257,500
Maple Cottage Haywards Heath Road Balcombe Haywards Heath RH17 6PE
Nov 2010
£670,000
1 / 3
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 Haywards Heath Road
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 13 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£3,908/£4,497 avg
LowerHigher
Around average
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
7 years/12 years avg
ShorterLonger
Around average
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
58 (D)/59 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
Around average
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
174 m²/101 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than 92% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
7.0 t/year/4.5 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lowest among similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
6 rooms/5 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than 81% of similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
Get alerts for RH17 6PE
New sales, price changes, and market updates in this area
About Balcombe, Haywards Heath
This property is located in Haywards Heath, a town in West Sussex, 36 miles south of London and 14 miles north of Brighton, within the RH 17 postal district.
Haywards Heath is a town in West Sussex, England. It lies 36 miles (58 km) south of London, 14 miles (23 km) north of Brighton, 13 miles (21 km) south of Gatwick Airport and 31 miles (50 km) northeast of the county town, Chichester. Nearby towns include Burgess Hill to the southwest, Horsham to the northwest, Crawley to the northwest and East Grinstead to the northeast. The town has a modest number of jobs in the immediate vicinity, mainly in the agricultural or service sector, and residents often work remotely or commute daily via road or rail to London, Brighton, Crawley or Gatwick Airport. The local economy is supported by these commuting patterns, and the area offers a balance between rural setting and connectivity to larger cities.
Places to visit
Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
46.0dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
38.2dB
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
1 within 3kmP
Balcombe Cofe Primary School
269m
3 mins
Transport Links
19 within 3kmThe Half Moon
Bus Stop91m
1 min
Bramble Hill
Bus Stop103m
1 min
Ouse Valley Surgery
Bus Stop315m
4 mins
Railway Station
Bus Stop617m
7 mins
Newlands
Bus Stop627m
8 mins
Balcombe Rail Station
Rail654m
8 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
Nearby Property Businesses
Local professionals serving this area
Surveyor
Mustard Seed Hub Limited
Haywards Heath
RICS
Surveyor
Veritas Surveyors Ltd
West Sussex
RICS
FP Surveying
Haywards Heath
RICSResidential
Surveyor
Morfield Everest
Haywards Heath
RICSResidential
Surveyor
Emmerton Land Limited
Haywards Heath
RICSResidential
Surveyor
RER Expert Witness Services Limited
Haywards Heath
RICS
Map
20 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this property