15 Heron Ridge, Polegate, BN26 5BJ
About 15 Heron Ridge
15 Heron Ridge is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Polegate (BN26 5BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in July 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water 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 91).
Across 1999–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £228,000 sits 65.2% above the 2015 sale of £138,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£291/sq ft) was about 29.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 44 m² it sits well below the postcode median (65 m² across 48 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Last sold in November 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years.
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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
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- Parkingallocated
Building
- Heating systemgas
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
15 Heron Ridge's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
Hot water efficiency improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Floor insulation added or improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
15 Heron Ridge has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
2applications of note in the surrounding area
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Sales history & valuation
15 Heron Ridge has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.
£228,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.8% per year over 16 years.
£138,000
Growth on file: 7.8% per year over 16 years.
Sales timeline
6 November 2015Most recent
£138,000
+13.1%over 5 years21 October 2010
£122,000
+197.6%over 11 years26 August 1999
£41,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BN26 5BJ: £245,000 (2025–2023).
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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 Heron Ridge homes
On co₂ emissions, 15 Heron Ridge stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,136
Street avg £3,213
Floor Area
44 m²
Street avg 62 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.4 t/year
Street avg 2.7 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
Romney Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.7 km
Polegate Primary School. 9 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
48.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.8dB