78 Brightling Road, Polegate, BN26 5AX is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 797 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £378,427 , which equates to approximately £475 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Sep 2023 for £380,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £1,573, representing a 0.4% decrease, or approximately 0.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £378,427 is:

  • 13.2% higher than the average property price on Brightling Road
  • 10.9% higher than the average in the BN26 5AX postcode area
  • and 19.0% higher 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 31 January 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
797 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£378,427
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£475
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

78 Brightling Road, Polegate, Wealden, East Sussex, BN26 5AX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 31 Jan 2023.

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 15 Jan 2016, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 31.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to BN26 5AX

7 th / 38
Price Rank
11% higher than average
5 th / 30
Size Rank
18% bigger than average
22 nd / 30
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BN26 5AX , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 7th out of 38. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 22th out of 30 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 5th out of 30 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£378,427
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-0 %
15 Sep 2023
£380,000
Leasehold
+40.7 %
20 Nov 2015
£270,150
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £447,000
sale date: 23 Jan 2024
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £308,000
sale date: 22 Feb 2021
rooms: 4
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 19 Feb 2021
rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £250,500
sale date: 29 Jan 2019
rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £232,500
sale date: 28 Aug 2015

Data Sources

The property at 78 Brightling Road, Polegate, BN26 5AX appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 15 Sep 2023. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 31 Jan 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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