5 Hilary Close, Polegate, BN26 5JH is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 667 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £161,184 , which equates to approximately £242 per square foot. It was last sold on 3 Oct 2008 for £122,000. Since then, the value has increased by £39,184, representing a 32.1% increase, or approximately 1.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £161,184 is:

  • 33.5% lower than the average property price on Hilary Close
  • 36.6% lower than the average in the BN26 5JH postcode area
  • and 49.3% lower 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 17 February 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
667 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£161,184
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£242
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Hilary Close, Polegate, Wealden, East Sussex, BN26 5JH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Feb 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 2 Oct 2008. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BN26 5JH

16 th / 19
Price Rank
37% lower than average
12 th / 13
Size Rank
19% smaller than average
11 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BN26 5JH , this flat's estimated value ranks 16th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 13 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 12th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£161,184
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+32 %
3 Oct 2008
£122,000
Leasehold
-2.4 %
21 Sep 2006
£125,000
Leasehold
+155.1 %
14 Dec 1999
£49,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £218,000
sale date: 15 Mar 2022
rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 22 Sep 2017
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £133,000
sale date: 14 Dec 2012
rooms: 3
size: 697 sq ft
sale price: £129,000
sale date: 13 May 2011
rooms: 3
size: 680 sq ft
sale price: £138,000
sale date: 27 Aug 2010

Data Sources

The property at 5 Hilary Close, Polegate, BN26 5JH appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 3 Oct 2008. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Feb 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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