43 Chestnut Drive, Polegate, BN26 5AN
About 43 Chestnut Drive
43 Chestnut Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Polegate (BN26 5AN). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).
On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £339,000 sits 83.2% above the 2012 sale of £185,000. 14 years since the last transfer (October 2012).
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Dining roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
Building
- Central heatingYes
Energy performance
43 Chestnut Drive ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency decreased
High performance glazing installed
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
43 Chestnut Drive has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
2applications of note in the surrounding area
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Sales history & valuation
43 Chestnut Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£339,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£185,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
11 October 2012Most recent
£185,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BN26 5AN: £290,000 (2022–2020).
Nearby sales in BN26 5AN
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What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Chestnut Drive homes
On co₂ emissions, 43 Chestnut Drive stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,151
Street avg £2,633
Floor Area
86 m²
Street avg 95 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.6 t/year
Street avg 5.5 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 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.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.6dB