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Maple Cottage, Haywards Heath Road, Balcombe, Haywards Heath, RH17 6PE

UPRN:100061868518Detached House4 bedsBuilt before 1900
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band FEPC: E (46)
Data freshness:Planning· 6mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T08:19:50.636452+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-10T14:55:33.682772+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-11T13:01:03.839912+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refreshCouncil Tax· 1mo agoCouncil Tax: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T08:46:22.306392+00:00)
Maple Cottage, Haywards Heath Road, Balcombe, Haywards Heath, RH17 6PE

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
2 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
17 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£817,000
£735k - £899kMedium
Estimate
£817k
Range
£735k – £899k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,600
£2k - £3k
Monthly
£2,600
Yield
3.82%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Maple Cottage earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 68/100. Investment score 57/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (27/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
68/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
57/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
12/ 100
Low
Walkability
27/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 11Bike 23
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£817,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,600
Gross Yield3.82%
1y Growth+36.8%
3y Growth+1.4%
5y Growth+1.2%
10y Growth+3.4%
Last Sold Price£670,000 (2010-11-10)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonLow
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideModerate
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseBelow 40 dB
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
1RH17 6PE
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • DM/26/2804
    Ash Tree - Reduce by 1.5 metres. Blackthorn - Reduce by 3 metres. Willow - Cut back overhanging branches (Neighbours Side) by 3 metres. Acacia - Reduce branches ( touching phone line) by 2 metres
    Pending
  • DM/26/2715
    Reduce height of Honey Locus tree in front garden, to clear telephone lines.
    Pending
  • DM/26/2587
    Alterations to the downstairs floorplan including moving walls. External alterations involving conversion of windows to doors and doors to windows and installation of a heat pump [to replace the existing gas boiler]. (Amended Plans recieved 08/11/2026)
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership68.9%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2010-11-10
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
20 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
-
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£37,705
Population Density90 /km²
Owner Occupied62%
Age Distribution
0-15 20%16-64 58%65+ 22%
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Schools Nearby

  • Balcombe Cofe Primary School
    0.1 mi

    Inspected as Balcombe CofE Controlled Primary School (URN 126006) on 19 Apr 2023

  • St Peter's CofE Primary School
    2.2 mi
    -
  • Ardingly College
    2.2 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Worth School
    2.3 mi
    Inspected by ISI

3 of 9 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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