40 West Close, Polegate, BN26 6EL is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 581 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 £272,000 , which equates to approximately £468 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Dec 2025 for £280,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £8,000, representing a 2.9% decrease, or approximately 5.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £272,000 is:

  • 21.1% lower than the average property price on West Close
  • 32.8% lower than the average in the BN26 6EL postcode area
  • and 9.3% lower than the average price for Polegate as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 9 October 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
581 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£272,000
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£468
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

40 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 9 Oct 2025.

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 fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 24 Apr 2012, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 1.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to excellent lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Excellent lighting efficiency
Very Good

Compared to BN26 6EL

16 th / 17
Price Rank
33% lower than average
15 th / 17
Size Rank
42% smaller than average
5 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% higher than average

Sale History

Today
£272,000
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-3 %
17 Dec 2025
£280,000
Freehold
+73.9 %
17 Aug 2012
£161,000
Freehold
+10.3 %
29 Jun 2004
£146,000
Freehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 16 Jul 2020
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 27 Apr 2017
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £60,000
sale date: 11 Dec 1998
rooms: 4
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £302,000
sale date: 17 Dec 2021
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £267,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2020

Data Sources

The property at 40 West Close, Polegate, BN26 6EL appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 Dec 2025. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Oct 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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