When did 1 Croft Close, BN26 5LE last change hands?

1 Croft Close, BN26 5LE last sold for £102,000 in December 2001, around 24 years ago. Before that, it sold for £60,000 in January 1997, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Croft Close, BN26 5LE changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 1997 and December 2001, 1 Croft Close, BN26 5LE rose from £60,000 to £102,000, a change of £42,000. That works out to roughly +11.5% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 1 Croft Close, BN26 5LE?

1 Croft Close, BN26 5LE is in council tax band C.

Which area is 1 Croft Close, BN26 5LE in?

1 Croft Close, BN26 5LE sits in Polegate. It falls within the BN26 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Croft Close, BN26 5LE?

Police records around 1 Croft Close, BN26 5LE 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 1 Croft Close, BN26 5LE?

The closest primary school to 1 Croft Close, BN26 5LE is Willingdon Primary School (554m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Willingdon Community School (235m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Croft Close, BN26 5LE?

The closest bus stop to 1 Croft Close, BN26 5LE is Farmlands Way Shops, 137m away. The nearest rail option is Polegate Rail Station, 852m away.

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1 Croft Close, Polegate, BN26 5LE

Council tax

Band C

Overview

About 1 Croft Close

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

1 Croft Close is a property in Polegate (BN26 5LE). It has council tax band C.

Held since December 2001 — that's 24 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1997–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.5% per year.

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Sold prices

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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.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Croft Close, Polegate, BN26 5LE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Croft Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

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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.

Last sold (2001)

£102,000

Growth on file: 11.5% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

7 December 2001Most recent
£102,000
+70.0%over 4 years
16 January 1997
£60,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN26 5LE: £305,000 (2025–2022).

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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

Farmlands Way Shops — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Willingdon Community School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

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Night-time road noise heatmap for BN26 5LE

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 38 points of interest in total.

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