8 Brightling Road, Polegate, BN26 5DB is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 603 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 £319,800 , which equates to approximately £531 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 Mar 2013 for £195,000. Since then, the value has increased by £124,800, representing a 64.0% increase, or approximately 5.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £319,800 is:

  • 4.3% lower than the average property price on Brightling Road
  • 7.0% lower than the average in the BN26 5DB postcode area
  • and 0.6% higher 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 1 April 2015, 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
603 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£319,800
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£531
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

8 Brightling Road, Polegate, Wealden, East Sussex, BN26 5DB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Apr 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 main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 15 Feb 2011, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 12.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
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 5DB

10 th / 26
Price Rank
7% lower than average
15 th / 17
Size Rank
22% smaller than average
2 nd / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
20% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BN26 5DB , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 10th out of 26. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 17 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 15th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£319,800
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+64 %
1 Mar 2013
£195,000
Leasehold
+5.4 %
13 Jan 2010
£185,000
Leasehold
+48 %
11 Jun 2001
£125,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £297,500
sale date: 14 Jun 2023
rooms: 4
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £355,000
sale date: 9 Jan 2023
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £189,950
sale date: 29 Aug 2014
rooms: 4
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 31 Oct 2013
rooms: 4
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £162,500
sale date: 1 Jul 2011

Data Sources

The property at 8 Brightling Road, Polegate, BN26 5DB appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 1 Mar 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Apr 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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