What kind of home is 2 Bernhard Gardens, BN26 5JN?

2 Bernhard Gardens, BN26 5JN is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 2 Bernhard Gardens, BN26 5JN sell for?

2 Bernhard Gardens, BN26 5JN last sold for £183,000 in May 2010, around 16 years ago. Before that, it sold for £205,000 in June 2008, so prices have been falling over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Bernhard Gardens, BN26 5JN appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2008 and May 2010, 2 Bernhard Gardens, BN26 5JN fell from £205,000 to £183,000, a change of £22,000. That works out to roughly -5.6% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Bernhard Gardens, BN26 5JN?

The current EPC rating for 2 Bernhard Gardens, BN26 5JN is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Bernhard Gardens, BN26 5JN?

2 Bernhard Gardens, BN26 5JN has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BN26 5JN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Bernhard Gardens, BN26 5JN use?

The latest EPC at 2 Bernhard Gardens, BN26 5JN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Bernhard Gardens, BN26 5JN?

2 Bernhard Gardens, BN26 5JN is in council tax band C.

Which area is 2 Bernhard Gardens, BN26 5JN in?

2 Bernhard Gardens, BN26 5JN sits in Polegate. It falls within the BN26 postcode district in East Sussex.

How safe is the area around 2 Bernhard Gardens, BN26 5JN?

Police records around 2 Bernhard Gardens, BN26 5JN 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.

What schools are near 2 Bernhard Gardens, BN26 5JN?

The closest primary school to 2 Bernhard Gardens, BN26 5JN is Polegate Primary School (854m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Willingdon Community School (805m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 Bernhard Gardens, BN26 5JN?

The closest bus stop to 2 Bernhard Gardens, BN26 5JN is Wannock Road Recreation Ground, 83m away. The nearest rail option is Polegate Rail Station, 405m away.

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2 Bernhard Gardens, Polegate, BN26 5JN

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Bernhard Gardens

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

2 Bernhard Gardens is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Polegate (BN26 5JN). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

It hasn't traded since May 2010, a hold of 16 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2008–2010, sale prices on this property compounded at -5.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £309,000 sits 68.9% above the 2010 sale of £183,000. At 77 m² it's 17.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (94 m² median across 20 EPCs).

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Risks

planning & flood

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Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenrear
GarageYes

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)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromD67toC70

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Bernhard Gardens, Polegate, BN26 5JN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Bernhard Gardens 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.

2 Bernhard Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£309,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -5.6% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2010)

£183,000

Growth on file: -5.6% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

27 May 2010Most recent
£183,000
-10.7%over 1 year
5 June 2008
£205,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN26 5JN: £330,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in BN26 5JN

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On the street

Versus other Bernhard Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Bernhard Gardens is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£2,377

Street avg £2,892

Below

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 103 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly 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

Wannock Road Recreation Ground — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Willingdon Community School. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN26 5JN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.9dB

Low

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Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 35 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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