# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (RH10 2AY) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 5 GIBBY ROAD, CRAWLEY, COPTHORNE, WEST SUSSEX RH10 2AY | | Price | £500,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | E | | Last sold | £450,000 Oct 2022 | ## Description GUIDE PRICE £500,000 - £525,000 - A beautifully presented and thoughtfully designed three-bedroom, two-bathroom detached family home, built by Taylor Wimpey in 2022 to their highly regarded Ardale design. One of only five of its kind on the popular Heathy Wood development, this property offers generous living space, quality upgrades, and a desirable south-facing landscaped rear garden. From the moment you step into the entrance hall, there is an immediate sense of light and space, with a useful storage cupboard and access to all ground-floor rooms. The cloakroom has been stylishly upgraded with panelling and repainting, and comprises a low-level WC, wash hand basin, partial tiling, and extractor fan. The sitting room is larger than standard and enjoys a dual aspect, with patio doors opening onto the rear garden. It offers ample space for sofas and additional freestanding furniture. The kitchen/dining room is a particular highlight, featuring a triple aspect and an attractive range of wall and base units, composite granite work surfaces, and a sink unit. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher, double oven, and microwave, with space and plumbing for a washing machine and an integrated fridge freezer. There is also plenty of space for a six-seater dining table, making it ideal for family living and entertaining. Upstairs, the landing is bright and airy, with access to a boarded loft. The principal bedroom is a well-proportioned double, complete with an en-suite shower room featuring a shower cubicle with rainfall shower, WC, wash hand basin, partially tiled walls, recessed spotlights, and an extractor fan. There are two further bedrooms, one of which benefits from fitted wardrobes, alongside a modern family bathroom comprising a panel-enclosed bath with shower screen, WC, wash hand basin, recessed spotlights, and partial tiling. Outside, the property boasts an attractive and well-landscaped south-facing garden, enclosed by a combination of walling and fencing. A patio area adjoins the rear of the property, with the remainder laid to lawn and complemented by well-stocked flower beds. A gate provides access to private parking for two vehicles. ** Agents Note** There is an annual service charge of £360.00. This information should be confirmed by your solicitor. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 5 GIBBY ROAD, COPTHORNE, CRAWLEY, WEST SUSSEX, RH10 2AY | £450,000 | 07/10/2022 | Detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 39 PAYNE WAY, COPTHORNE, CRAWLEY, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH10 3YQ | £504,995 | 26/04/2024 | Detached | | [Same street] 29 GIBBY ROAD, COPTHORNE, CRAWLEY, WEST SUSSEX, RH10 2AY | £625,000 | 03/11/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 30 GIBBY ROAD, COPTHORNE, CRAWLEY, WEST SUSSEX, RH10 2AY | £695,000 | 11/08/2023 | Detached | | 9 BEDWELL LANE, COPTHORNE, CRAWLEY, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH10 3XP | £649,995 | 30/06/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 24 GIBBY ROAD, COPTHORNE, CRAWLEY, WEST SUSSEX, RH10 2AY | £640,000 | 16/12/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 1 GIBBY ROAD, COPTHORNE, CRAWLEY, WEST SUSSEX, RH10 2AY | £478,000 | 09/12/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 10 GIBBY ROAD, COPTHORNE, CRAWLEY, WEST SUSSEX, RH10 2AY | £302,225 | 06/12/2022 | Other | | [Same street] 2 GIBBY ROAD, COPTHORNE, CRAWLEY, WEST SUSSEX, RH10 2AY | £120,266 | 06/12/2022 | Other | | 2 COOKE STREET, COPTHORNE, CRAWLEY, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH10 3WW | £469,995 | 29/11/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 18 GIBBY ROAD, COPTHORNE, CRAWLEY, WEST SUSSEX, RH10 2AY | £625,000 | 15/11/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 20 GIBBY ROAD, COPTHORNE, CRAWLEY, WEST SUSSEX, RH10 2AY | £470,000 | 07/11/2022 | Detached | | 1 WILDBORE WAY, COPTHORNE, CRAWLEY, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH10 3SR | £612,995 | 28/10/2022 | Detached | | 1 DANCY ROAD, COPTHORNE, CRAWLEY, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH10 3WJ | £544,995 | 14/10/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 7 GIBBY ROAD, COPTHORNE, CRAWLEY, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH10 2AY | £565,000 | 03/10/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 11 GIBBY ROAD, COPTHORNE, CRAWLEY, WEST SUSSEX, RH10 2AY | £410,000 | 03/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 3 GIBBY ROAD, COPTHORNE, CRAWLEY, WEST SUSSEX, RH10 2AY | £620,000 | 30/09/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 16 GIBBY ROAD, COPTHORNE, CRAWLEY, WEST SUSSEX, RH10 2AY | £460,000 | 30/09/2022 | Detached | | 2 BEDWELL LANE, COPTHORNE, CRAWLEY, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH10 3XP | £507,995 | 30/09/2022 | Detached | | 32 DANCY ROAD, COPTHORNE, CRAWLEY, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH10 3WJ | £572,665 | 30/09/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 9 GIBBY ROAD, COPTHORNE, CRAWLEY, WEST SUSSEX, RH10 2AY | £400,000 | 20/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 1 COOKE STREET, COPTHORNE, CRAWLEY, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH10 3WW | £463,585 | 31/08/2022 | Detached | | 6 FULLER LANE, COPTHORNE, CRAWLEY, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH10 3GD | £569,995 | 31/08/2022 | Detached | | 30 WORSELL DRIVE, COPTHORNE, CRAWLEY, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH10 3YR | £504,995 | 31/08/2022 | Detached | | 6 THURSBY CLOSE, COPTHORNE, CRAWLEY, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH10 3YY | £449,995 | 19/08/2022 | Detached | | 26 DANCY ROAD, COPTHORNE, CRAWLEY, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH10 3WJ | £578,995 | 12/08/2022 | Detached | | 8 THURSBY CLOSE, COPTHORNE, CRAWLEY, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH10 3YY | £499,995 | 08/07/2022 | Detached | | 6 HOLLY DRIVE, COPTHORNE, CRAWLEY, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH10 3FP | £735,000 | 30/06/2022 | Detached | | 1 ARNOLD PLACE, COPTHORNE, CRAWLEY, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH10 3YB | £304,995 | 30/06/2022 | Detached | | 16 DANCY ROAD, COPTHORNE, CRAWLEY, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH10 3WJ | £489,995 | 20/06/2022 | Detached | | 3 FULLER LANE, COPTHORNE, CRAWLEY, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH10 3GD | £527,995 | 20/05/2022 | Detached | | 12 DANCY ROAD, COPTHORNE, CRAWLEY, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH10 3WJ | £557,995 | 30/03/2022 | Detached | | 14 DANCY ROAD, COPTHORNE, CRAWLEY, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH10 3WJ | £557,995 | 25/03/2022 | Detached | | 21 LANGRIDGE WAY, COPTHORNE, CRAWLEY, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH10 3YT | £444,995 | 25/03/2022 | Detached | **Street average:** £493,115 (13 sales) **Area average:** £527,508 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £669,741 (38 Detached, RH10, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -25.3% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Crawley). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,334/mo - **Realistic:** £1,482/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,630/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Outer South London (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,496/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed End Terrace, Fairway, RH10 | £1,725/mo | 3 | 0.66 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,725/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.35% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £215,625 - **Target investor price (1%):** £172,500 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,725/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.1% - **Cost-to-rent:** 24.2× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-442/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -3.7% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 16.5% - **10y growth:** 39.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Crawley; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.9% - **5y growth (index):** 24.6% - **10y growth (index):** 29.7% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)