What type of property is 20 Burnside Court, Black Path, BN26 5BB?

20 Burnside Court, Black Path, BN26 5BB is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 20 Burnside Court, Black Path, BN26 5BB last change hands?

20 Burnside Court, Black Path, BN26 5BB last sold for £147,000 in January 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £94,500 in April 2007. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 20 Burnside Court, Black Path, BN26 5BB changed over time?

Across 3 sales between April 2007 and January 2024, 20 Burnside Court, Black Path, BN26 5BB rose from £94,500 to £147,000, a change of £52,500. That works out to roughly +2.7% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 20 Burnside Court, Black Path, BN26 5BB have?

The current EPC rating for 20 Burnside Court, Black Path, BN26 5BB is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in February 2018. It has improved from a F recorded in June 2010 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Burnside Court, Black Path, BN26 5BB?

20 Burnside Court, Black Path, BN26 5BB has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (452 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 21% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BN26 5BB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Burnside Court, Black Path, BN26 5BB heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Burnside Court, Black Path, BN26 5BB records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Burnside Court, Black Path, BN26 5BB?

20 Burnside Court, Black Path, BN26 5BB is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 20 Burnside Court, Black Path, BN26 5BB located?

20 Burnside Court, Black Path, BN26 5BB sits in Polegate. It falls within the BN26 postcode district in East Sussex.

Is 20 Burnside Court, Black Path, BN26 5BB in a safe area?

Police records around 20 Burnside Court, Black Path, BN26 5BB 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 20 Burnside Court, Black Path, BN26 5BB?

The closest primary school to 20 Burnside Court, Black Path, BN26 5BB is Polegate Primary School (511m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Willingdon Community School (1.1km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 20 Burnside Court, Black Path, BN26 5BB?

The closest rail stop to 20 Burnside Court, Black Path, BN26 5BB is Polegate Rail Station, 101m away. The nearest bus option is Walnut Walk, 178m away.

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20 Burnside Court, Black Path, Polegate, BN26 5BB

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Floor 2nd

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

42 m²

452 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 20 Burnside Court

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

20 Burnside Court is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Polegate (BN26 5BB). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. At 42 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (42–64 m²). The building's EPC ratings span G to D, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (February 2018) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 2007–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£325/sq ft) was about 85.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 42 m² it's 22.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (54 m² median across 27 EPCs). Sold January 2024 for £147,000.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

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)

Feb 2018

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2018from Jun 2010

EPC improved fromF35toD60

Hot Water

Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%80%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Burnside Court, Black Path, Polegate, BN26 5BB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Burnside Court 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.

20 Burnside Court valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£153,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.7% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£147,000

Growth on file: 2.7% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

26 January 2024Most recent
£147,000
+54.7%over 11 years
27 January 2012
£95,000
+0.5%over 4 years
19 April 2007
£94,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN26 5BB: £183,000 (2023–2022).

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On the street

Versus other Black Path homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

20 Burnside Court is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,500

Street avg £2,345

Strongly above

Floor Area

42 m²

Street avg 53 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.5 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.

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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

0.5 km

Polegate Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN26 5BB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

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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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