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Acorn Cottage, Birch Grove, Horsted Keynes, Haywards Heath, RH17 7DH
This 156 square metre property in Horsted Keynes, Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath carries an energy performance rating of C, which is above the national average. It is heated by oil-fired central heating and is currently listed as owner-occupied. Records show the property last changed hands for £360,000 back in 2009.
Property Type
Semi-Detached House
Bedrooms
5
Floor Area
156 m²
Council Tax
Band N/A
Property Features
Built 1950–1966
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Sept 2025
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.4 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Oct 2024from Oct 2008
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters
Heating system changed
Main Fuel
OilWood
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating Controls
Prog + StatThermostat
Heating controls changed
Hot Water
Main SystemSolar
Hot water system upgraded
Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity
Cavity wall insulation installed
Roof
AverageGood
Roof insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
5%75%
More low energy lighting installed
Renewable Energy
NoneSolar HW
Solar water heating installed
Sept 2025from Oct 2024
EPC improved fromD55toC75
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler
Upgraded to gas central heating
Main Fuel
WoodOil
Fuel source changed
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
SolarMain System
Hot water system changed
Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance
High performance glazing installed
Walls
AverageGood
Wall insulation improved
Renewable Energy
Solar HWSolar PV
Solar PV added
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£867,000
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Transaction history
-2.7%(4y)
£360,000Latest
Aug 2009£370,000
May 2005Source: HM Land Registry
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£1,000,000
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 Birch Grove
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 6 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£2,308/£5,310 avg
LowerHigher
Lowest among similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
17 years/5 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than all similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
75 (C)/46 (E) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than all similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
156 m²/207 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Around average
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
4.4 t/year/11.9 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than 83% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
8 rooms/8 rooms avg
FewerMore
Around average
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 Horsted Keynes, Haywards Heath
This property is located in the village of Horsted Keynes, a quiet community that hosts a station on the 11‑mile Bluebell Railway heritage line.
Horsted Keynes is a village in the RH 17 postal district of West Sussex, England. The village is served by the Bluebell Railway, an 11‑mile heritage line managed by the Bluebell Railway Preservation Society. Steam trains operate between Sheffield Park and East Grinstead, stopping at Horsted Keynes and Kingscote. The village’s website, HorstedKeynes.com, provides information for residents and visitors. Wikimedia Commons hosts media related to Horsted Keynes, and the Horsted Cahagnes Society is an active local community group.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
40.3dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
35.1dB
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
Transport Links
12 within 3kmThe Red Lion
Bus Stop1.4km
17 mins
The Roebuck
Bus Stop1.6km
19 mins
Sandy Lane
Bus Stop1.8km
21 mins
Llama Park
Bus Stop1.8km
22 mins
Stone Cottage
Bus Stop2.2km
26 mins
Church
Bus Stop2.3km
28 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Map
12 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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