What type of property is 2 Chestnut Drive, BN26 5AL?

2 Chestnut Drive, BN26 5AL is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Chestnut Drive, BN26 5AL?

2 Chestnut Drive, BN26 5AL last sold for £173,000 in January 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Chestnut Drive, BN26 5AL?

The current EPC rating for 2 Chestnut Drive, BN26 5AL is E with a score of 49 out of 100, lodged in April 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Chestnut Drive, BN26 5AL?

2 Chestnut Drive, BN26 5AL has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (980 sq ft). That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BN26 5AL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Chestnut Drive, BN26 5AL heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Chestnut Drive, BN26 5AL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Chestnut Drive, BN26 5AL?

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

Where is 2 Chestnut Drive, BN26 5AL located?

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

How safe is the area around 2 Chestnut Drive, BN26 5AL?

Police records around 2 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 2 Chestnut Drive, BN26 5AL?

The closest primary school to 2 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 2 Chestnut Drive, BN26 5AL?

The closest rail stop to 2 Chestnut Drive, BN26 5AL is Polegate Rail Station, 128m away. The nearest bus option is Walnut Walk, 138m away.

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2 Chestnut Drive, Polegate, BN26 5AL

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

91 m²

980 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 49

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Chestnut Drive

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

2 Chestnut Drive is a semi-detached house in Polegate (BN26 5AL). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2012) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 72), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from April 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £314,000 sits 81.5% above the 2013 sale of £173,000. On the market in January 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2013.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 15 Apr 2022

EPC Rating

E49

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Chestnut Drive, Polegate, BN26 5AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Aug 2013
Loft ConversionOutline
In report
FLAT DORMER ROOF TO BE INFILLED TO CREATE A PITCHED ROOF
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
WD/2013/1666/LDP
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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.

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

Current estimate

£314,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£173,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 January 2013Most recent
£173,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN26 5AL: £305,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in BN26 5AL

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Versus other Chestnut Drive homes

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

Years Held for 2 Chestnut Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,901

Street avg £2,487

Below

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 105 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.4 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

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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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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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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Everything within walking distance

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

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