When did Massetts, Butterbox Lane, RH17 7NN last change hands?

Massetts, Butterbox Lane, RH17 7NN last sold for £1,900,000 in May 2003, around 23 years ago. Before that, it sold for £1,600,000 in April 2002, so prices have been rising over 1 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of Massetts, Butterbox Lane, RH17 7NN changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 2002 and May 2003, Massetts, Butterbox Lane, RH17 7NN rose from £1,600,000 to £1,900,000, a change of £300,000. That works out to roughly +18% per year compounded over 1 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

Are there any planning records for Massetts, Butterbox Lane, RH17 7NN?

The most recent planning decision at Massetts, Butterbox Lane, RH17 7NN was a refusal for an application (ref. DM/23/1890) in November 2023. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Massetts, Butterbox Lane, RH17 7NN?

Massetts, Butterbox Lane, RH17 7NN is in council tax band H. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is Massetts, Butterbox Lane, RH17 7NN located?

Massetts, Butterbox Lane, RH17 7NN sits in Scaynes Hill, Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath. It falls within the RH17 postcode district.

Is Massetts, Butterbox Lane, RH17 7NN in a safe area?

Police records around Massetts, Butterbox Lane, RH17 7NN 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.

Which schools serve Massetts, Butterbox Lane, RH17 7NN?

The closest primary school to Massetts, Butterbox Lane, RH17 7NN is St Augustine's CofE Primary School (1.7km).

What is the nearest station to Massetts, Butterbox Lane, RH17 7NN?

The closest underground stop to Massetts, Butterbox Lane, RH17 7NN is Sheffield Park (Bluebell Railway), 1.8km away. The nearest bus option is Anchor Hill, 1.8km away.

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Massetts, Butterbox Lane, Scaynes Hill, Haywards Heath, RH17 7NN

3 planning records

Council tax

Band H

Overview

About Massetts

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

Massetts is a property in Scaynes Hill, Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath (RH17 7NN). It has council tax band H.

Held since May 2003 — that's 23 years off the open market, well above the local norm. 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused. Across 2002–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 18% per year.

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Trends

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Energy

Energy performance

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Massetts, Butterbox Lane, Scaynes Hill, Haywards Heath, RH17 7NN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at Massetts was refused — worth checking the council file.

Nov 2023
Heritage
In report
Two detached single storey oak framed barns to replace an existing open barn and redundant stables in the same location on the site (amended description 21/07/2023)
Documents
17 docs on file
Reference
DM/23/1890
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Nov 2023
Full
In report
Two detached single storey oak framed barns to replace an existing open barn and redundant stables in the same location on the site (amended description 21/07/2023)
Documents
23 docs on file
Reference
DM/23/0576
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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.

Massetts changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Last sold (2003)

£1,900,000

Growth on file: 18.0% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

13 May 2003Most recent
£1,900,000
+18.8%over 1 year
29 April 2002
£1,600,000

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Area

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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

1.8 km

Sheffield Park (Bluebell Railway) — subway entrance.

Closest school

1.7 km

St Augustine's CofE Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.5dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for RH17 7NN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.0dB

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