20 Whitegates Close, South Chailey, Lewes, BN8 4AE is a freehold terraced property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 527 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £257,247 , which equates to approximately £488 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Sep 2020 for £226,000. Since then, the value has increased by £31,247, representing a 13.8% increase, or approximately 2.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £257,247 is:

  • 9.6% lower than the average property price on Whitegates Close
  • 7.5% lower than the average in the BN8 4AE postcode area
  • and 52.8% lower than the average price for Lewes as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 3 March 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
527 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£257,247
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£488
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

20 Whitegates Close, South Chailey, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 4AE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Mar 2020.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 20 Oct 2014. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 9.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BN8 4AE

6 th / 23
Price Rank
7% lower than average
14 th / 20
Size Rank
17% smaller than average
2 nd / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BN8 4AE , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 20 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 14th out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£257,247
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+14 %
18 Sep 2020
£226,000
Leasehold
+334.6 %
18 Aug 1995
£52,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 30 Apr 2025
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £198,105
sale date: 19 Jul 2023
rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £241,000
sale date: 1 Nov 2021
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 27 Nov 2020
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £231,550
sale date: 15 Oct 2020

Data Sources

The property at 20 Whitegates Close, South Chailey, Lewes, BN8 4AE appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Sep 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Mar 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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