17 Croft Close, Polegate, BN26 5LE
About 17 Croft Close
17 Croft Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Polegate (BN26 5LE). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in November 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
Across 2011–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 18.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £304,000 sits 78.8% above the 2012 sale of £170,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 77% of similar EPCs). On the market in November 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 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
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- FireplaceYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- Parkingoff_road
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- Central heatingYes
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
17 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
- Recent ownership pattern worth a look
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Sales history & valuation
17 Croft Close changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.
£304,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 18.5% per year over 1 year.
£170,000
Growth on file: 18.5% per year over 1 year.
Sales timeline
26 November 2012Most recent
£170,000
+21.4%over 1 year6 October 2011
£140,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BN26 5LE: £305,000 (2025–2022).
Everything we know about 17 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
- Recent ownership pattern worth a look
Versus other Croft Close homes
17 Croft Close is notably below the street on price per m².
Price per m²
£3,091
Street avg £4,591
Floor Area
55 m²
Street avg 59 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.9 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