12 Croft Close, Polegate, BN26 5LE
About 12 Croft Close
12 Croft Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Polegate (BN26 5LE). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2013) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2010. Between certificates, main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 91), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from May 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.
Across 2004–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £285,000 sits 62.9% above the 2013 sale of £175,000. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in November 2013.
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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
- Bedrooms2
- CloakroomYes
- FireplaceYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- Parkingoff_road
Building
- Heating systemgas
- Extension potentialPossible
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 20 May 2023
EPC Rating
Planning history
12 Croft Close has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
2applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
12 Croft Close saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.
£285,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.4% per year over 9 years.
£175,000
Growth on file: 2.4% per year over 9 years.
Sales timeline
15 November 2013Most recent
£175,000
+3.6%over 7 years11 January 2006
£169,000
+20.7%over 1 year3 June 2004
£140,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BN26 5LE: £305,000 (2025–2022).
Everything we know about 12 Croft Close, in one report
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 Croft Close homes
Years Held for 12 Croft Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,365
Street avg £4,566
Floor Area
52 m²
Street avg 59 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 t/year
Street avg 2.9 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
0.1 km
Farmlands Way Shops — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Willingdon Community School. 8 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
49.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.0dB