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Prospect Cottage, Haywards Heath Road, Balcombe, Haywards Heath, RH17 6PG
This 125 square metre property in Balcombe, Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath carries an energy performance rating of F, suggesting potential for energy improvements. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as owner-occupied. Records show the property last changed hands for £570,000 back in 2015.
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor Area
125 m²
Council Tax
Band F
Property Features
Built 1900–1929
Private Garden
South-facing
Driveway
Off-street parking
Gas Heating
Conservatory
Glass-enclosed garden room
Period Features
Original architectural details
Extension Potential
Scope to extend (subject to planning)
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 10 Apr 2023
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
F
F34
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
4.1 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£645,000
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Transaction history
+37.3%(10y)
£570,000Latest
Oct 2015£415,000
Oct 2005£158,000
Aug 1996Source: HM Land Registry
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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 Haywards Heath Road
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 7 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£4,560/£3,682 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than 86% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
11 years/12 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than only 29% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
34 (F)/67 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
Lowest among similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
125 m²/109 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than 86% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
4.1 t/year/4.0 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than only 29% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
7 rooms/5 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 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.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
46.2dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
38.0dB
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
447m
5 mins
Transport Links
19 within 3kmOuse Valley Surgery
Bus Stop92m
1 min
Bramble Hill
Bus Stop257m
3 mins
The Half Moon
Bus Stop292m
4 mins
Newlands
Bus Stop469m
6 mins
Railway Station
Bus Stop548m
7 mins
Balcombe Rail Station
Rail582m
7 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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20 points of interest nearby
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