5 Whitegates Close, South Chailey, Lewes, BN8 4AE is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 355 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £140,839 , which equates to approximately £397 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Jan 2016 for £119,000. Since then, the value has increased by £21,839, representing a 18.4% increase, or approximately 1.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £140,839 is:

  • 50.5% lower than the average property price on Whitegates Close
  • 49.3% lower than the average in the BN8 4AE postcode area
  • and 74.1% lower than the average price for Lewes as a whole

View sold house prices in BN8 4AE

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
355 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£140,839
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£397
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

5 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 12 Jun 2019.

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 12 Jan 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 46.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, electric to electric storage heaters, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BN8 4AE

23 rd / 23
Price Rank
49% lower than average
20 th / 20
Size Rank
44% smaller than average
17 th / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BN8 4AE , this flat's estimated value ranks 23th out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 17th out of 20 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 20th out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£140,839
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+18 %
6 Jan 2016
£119,000
Leasehold
+107 %
22 Mar 2002
£57,500
Leasehold
+40.2 %
18 Oct 2000
£41,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 2
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £55,000
sale date: 7 Jul 2000
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 30 Apr 2025
rooms: 5
size: 1216 sq ft
sale price: £428,000
sale date: 8 Feb 2019
rooms: 6
size: 984 sq ft
sale price: £372,000
sale date: 27 Jul 2015
rooms: 4
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 15 Jul 2024

Data Sources

The property at 5 Whitegates Close, South Chailey, Lewes, BN8 4AE appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 6 Jan 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Jun 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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