What type of property is 14 Capstan Drive, BN17 6RW?

14 Capstan Drive, BN17 6RW is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 14 Capstan Drive, BN17 6RW last change hands?

14 Capstan Drive, BN17 6RW last sold for £147,500 in May 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £52,000 in May 1997, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 14 Capstan Drive, BN17 6RW appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 1997 and May 2012, 14 Capstan Drive, BN17 6RW rose from £52,000 to £147,500, a change of £95,500. That works out to roughly +7.2% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 14 Capstan Drive, BN17 6RW?

The current EPC rating for 14 Capstan Drive, BN17 6RW is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 14 Capstan Drive, BN17 6RW?

14 Capstan Drive, BN17 6RW has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (452 sq ft), around 21 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 14 Capstan Drive, BN17 6RW heated?

The latest EPC at 14 Capstan Drive, BN17 6RW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 14 Capstan Drive, BN17 6RW?

14 Capstan Drive, BN17 6RW is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 14 Capstan Drive, BN17 6RW located?

14 Capstan Drive, BN17 6RW sits in Littlehampton. It falls within the BN17 postcode district in West Sussex.

How safe is the area around 14 Capstan Drive, BN17 6RW?

Police records around 14 Capstan Drive, BN17 6RW show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 49% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 14 Capstan Drive, BN17 6RW?

The closest primary school to 14 Capstan Drive, BN17 6RW is Rustington Community Primary School (453m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Littlehampton Academy (1.1km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 14 Capstan Drive, BN17 6RW?

The closest bus stop to 14 Capstan Drive, BN17 6RW is Fastnet Way, 193m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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14 Capstan Drive, Littlehampton, BN17 6RW

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

42 m²

452 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 14 Capstan Drive

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

14 Capstan Drive is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Littlehampton (BN17 6RW). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in October 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

Across 1997–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £259,000 sits 75.6% above the 2012 sale of £147,500. Last sold in May 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2

Before you decide

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Oct 2011

EPC improved fromD63toC72

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Capstan Drive, Littlehampton, BN17 6RW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Capstan Drive has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

10applications of note in the surrounding area

Before you offer

We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 14 Capstan Drive

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

14 Capstan Drive has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£259,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£147,500

Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

24 May 2012Most recent
£147,500
+183.7%over 15 years
8 May 1997
£52,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN17 6RW: £275,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in BN17 6RW

On the street

Versus other Capstan Drive homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 14 Capstan Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,512

Street avg £4,265

Below

Floor Area

42 m²

Street avg 56 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly above

Before you decide

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Littlehampton district page.

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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Fastnet Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Rustington Community Primary School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN17 6RW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN17 6RW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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