34 West Close, Polegate, BN26 6EL is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 635 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 £329,197 , which equates to approximately £518 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Jul 2020 for £275,000. Since then, the value has increased by £54,197, representing a 19.7% increase, or approximately 3.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £329,197 is:

  • 7.8% lower than the average property price on West Close
  • 19.8% lower than the average in the BN26 6EL postcode area
  • and 3.5% higher than the average price for Polegate 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 27 August 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
635 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£329,197
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£518
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

34 West Close, Polegate, Wealden, East Sussex, BN26 6EL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Aug 2024.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 3 Aug 2012, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 55.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BN26 6EL

12 th / 16
Price Rank
20% lower than average
13 th / 16
Size Rank
37% smaller than average
3 rd / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
28% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BN26 6EL , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 12th out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 16 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 13th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£329,197
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+20 %
16 Jul 2020
£275,000
Leasehold
+44.7 %
17 Apr 2014
£190,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 14 Jun 2021
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £161,000
sale date: 17 Aug 2012
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 23 Nov 2018
rooms: 3
size: 547 sq ft
sale price: £273,750
sale date: 11 Jul 2018
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £183,000
sale date: 10 Sep 2014

Data Sources

The property at 34 West Close, Polegate, BN26 6EL appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 Jul 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Aug 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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