What type of property is Corner Cottage, Birch Grove, RH17 7DH?

Corner Cottage, Birch Grove, RH17 7DH is a semi-detached house.

When did Corner Cottage, Birch Grove, RH17 7DH last change hands?

Corner Cottage, Birch Grove, RH17 7DH last sold for £715,000 in August 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Corner Cottage, Birch Grove, RH17 7DH?

The current EPC rating for Corner Cottage, Birch Grove, RH17 7DH is F with a score of 32 out of 100, lodged in May 2018. It has dropped from a D recorded in April 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Corner Cottage, Birch Grove, RH17 7DH?

Corner Cottage, Birch Grove, RH17 7DH has a recorded floor area of 144 m² (1,550 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is Corner Cottage, Birch Grove, RH17 7DH heated?

The latest EPC at Corner Cottage, Birch Grove, RH17 7DH records lpg as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is Corner Cottage, Birch Grove, RH17 7DH located?

Corner Cottage, Birch Grove, RH17 7DH sits in Horsted Keynes, Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath. It falls within the RH17 postcode district in East Sussex.

What is crime like near Corner Cottage, Birch Grove, RH17 7DH?

Police records around Corner Cottage, Birch Grove, RH17 7DH show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What transport links are near Corner Cottage, Birch Grove, RH17 7DH?

The closest bus stop to Corner Cottage, Birch Grove, RH17 7DH is The Red Lion, 1.4km away. In total there are 12 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Corner Cottage, Birch Grove, Horsted Keynes, Haywards Heath, RH17 7DH

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

144 m²

1550 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 32

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Corner Cottage

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

Corner Cottage is a semi-detached house in Horsted Keynes, Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath (RH17 7DH). It has a recorded floor area of 144 m² (around 1550 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1950-1966. The latest certificate (May 2018) shows an F (score 32), near the bottom of the EPC scale. Earlier certificates rated it D (April 2013); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 77), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on lpg.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £882,000 is 23.4% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£461/sq ft) was about 112.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold August 2019 for £715,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Corner Cottage's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2018

EPC Rating

F32

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2018from Apr 2013

EPC improved fromD62toF32

Main Fuel

OilLPG

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

27%87%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Corner Cottage, Birch Grove, Horsted Keynes, Haywards Heath, RH17 7DH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Corner Cottage has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Corner Cottage valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£882,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£715,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

21 August 2019Most recent
£715,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RH17 7DH: £555,000 (2022–2005).

Nearby sales in RH17 7DH

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On the street

Versus other Birch Grove homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for Corner Cottage lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,965

Street avg £4,424

Above

Floor Area

144 m²

Street avg 185 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.2 t/year

Street avg 10.3 t/year

On par

Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Haywards Heath district page.

Full Haywards Heath report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.4 km

The Red Lion — bus stop.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RH17 7DH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

40.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RH17 7DH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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