5 Willow Drive, Polegate, BN26 5DN is a freehold detached property The property offers approximately 1,173 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £148,508 , which equates to approximately £127 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Dec 2012 for £90,000. Since then, the value has increased by £58,508, representing a 65.0% increase, or approximately 5.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £148,508 is:

  • 51.3% lower than the average property price on Willow Drive
  • 51.9% lower than the average in the BN26 5DN postcode area
  • and 53.3% 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 8 June 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
Interior Size
1173 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£148,508
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£127
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Willow Drive, Polegate, Wealden, East Sussex, BN26 5DN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Jun 2015.

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 the main heating system, with added efficiency from a flue gas heat recovery system. The windows are high performance glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 25 Apr 2012, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to B, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 203.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, flue gas heat recovery, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to very good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to average thermal transmittance 0.16 w/m-¦k, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to average thermal transmittance 0.28 w/m-¦k, improving energy efficiency from average to very good.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to high performance glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, flue gas heat recovery
Very Good
Floor
Average thermal transmittance 0.20 W/m-¦K
Very Good
Roof
Average thermal transmittance 0.16 W/m-¦K
Good
Walls
Average thermal transmittance 0.28 W/m-¦K
Very Good
Windows
High performance glazing
Very Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BN26 5DN

21 st / 21
Price Rank
52% lower than average
2 nd / 16
Size Rank
48% bigger than average
16 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
67% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BN26 5DN , this house's estimated value ranks 21th out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 16th out of 16 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 2nd out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£148,508
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+65 %
20 Dec 2012
£90,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 1324 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 22 Mar 2024

Data Sources

The property at 5 Willow Drive, Polegate, Wealden, East Sussex, BN26 5DN appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 20 Dec 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Jun 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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