Brekon, Deanland Road, Balcombe, Haywards Heath, RH17 6PH
About Brekon
Brekon is a semi-detached house in Balcombe, Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath (RH17 6PH). It has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (around 1195 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (February 2016) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from February 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
At 111 m² it's 19.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (93 m² median across 6 EPCs). Last changed hands 9 years ago, in February 2017. Across 1998–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £561,000 is 13.3% above the 2017 sale price. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2006.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 22 Feb 2026
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system upgraded
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
- Oct 2006
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- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1998.
£561,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.4% per year over 19 years.
£495,000
Growth on file: 7.4% per year over 19 years.
Sales timeline
15 February 2017Most recent
£495,000
+58.7%over 5 years8 August 2011
£312,000
+146.2%over 13 years27 February 1998
£126,750
Median price across the last 4 sales in RH17 6PH: £558,500 (2024–2004).
Everything we know about Brekon, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Deanland Road homes
Brekon outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£4,459
Street avg £5,081
Floor Area
111 m²
Street avg 113 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.2 t/year
Street avg 6.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Ouse Valley Surgery — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Balcombe Cofe Primary School. 1 school nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
46.1dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
37.8dB