What type of property is 15 Chestnut Drive, BN26 5AL?

15 Chestnut Drive, BN26 5AL is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 15 Chestnut Drive, BN26 5AL last change hands?

15 Chestnut Drive, BN26 5AL last sold for £305,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 15 Chestnut Drive, BN26 5AL?

The current EPC rating for 15 Chestnut Drive, BN26 5AL is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 15 Chestnut Drive, BN26 5AL?

15 Chestnut Drive, BN26 5AL has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (1,119 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 15 Chestnut Drive, BN26 5AL heated?

The latest EPC at 15 Chestnut Drive, BN26 5AL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 15 Chestnut Drive, BN26 5AL?

15 Chestnut Drive, BN26 5AL is in council tax band C.

Where is 15 Chestnut Drive, BN26 5AL located?

15 Chestnut Drive, BN26 5AL sits in Polegate. It falls within the BN26 postcode district in East Sussex.

How safe is the area around 15 Chestnut Drive, BN26 5AL?

Police records around 15 Chestnut Drive, BN26 5AL show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 15 Chestnut Drive, BN26 5AL?

The closest primary school to 15 Chestnut Drive, BN26 5AL is Polegate Primary School (577m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Willingdon Community School (1.0km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 15 Chestnut Drive, BN26 5AL?

The closest rail stop to 15 Chestnut Drive, BN26 5AL is Polegate Rail Station, 128m away. The nearest bus option is Walnut Walk, 138m away.

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15 Chestnut Drive, Polegate, BN26 5AL

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

104 m²

1119 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 15 Chestnut Drive

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

15 Chestnut Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Polegate (BN26 5AL). It has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (around 1119 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£272/sq ft) was about 50.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2023 at £305,000.

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Risks

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Garageintegral

Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Jun 2013

Roof

PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Chestnut Drive, Polegate, BN26 5AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Chestnut Drive has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

15 Chestnut Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£326,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£305,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 September 2023Most recent
£305,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN26 5AL: £290,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in BN26 5AL

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On the street

Versus other Chestnut Drive homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 15 Chestnut Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,933

Street avg £2,384

Strongly above

Floor Area

104 m²

Street avg 104 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 5.7 t/year

Above

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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 Polegate district page.

Full Polegate report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Polegate Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.6 km

Polegate Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN26 5AL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN26 5AL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

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Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 37 points of interest in total.

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