What was the last sold price for Smugglers Rest, Clapham Lane, BN26 5RQ?

Smugglers Rest, Clapham Lane, BN26 5RQ last sold for £765,000 in April 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £375,000 in November 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of Smugglers Rest, Clapham Lane, BN26 5RQ changed over time?

Across 3 sales between November 2001 and April 2019, Smugglers Rest, Clapham Lane, BN26 5RQ rose from £375,000 to £765,000, a change of £390,000. That works out to roughly +4.2% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for Smugglers Rest, Clapham Lane, BN26 5RQ?

Smugglers Rest, Clapham Lane, BN26 5RQ is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Smugglers Rest, Clapham Lane, BN26 5RQ in?

Smugglers Rest, Clapham Lane, BN26 5RQ sits in Litlington, Polegate, Polegate. It falls within the BN26 postcode district.

What is crime like near Smugglers Rest, Clapham Lane, BN26 5RQ?

Police records around Smugglers Rest, Clapham Lane, BN26 5RQ 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 Smugglers Rest, Clapham Lane, BN26 5RQ?

The closest primary school to Smugglers Rest, Clapham Lane, BN26 5RQ is Alfriston School (2.0km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is Smugglers Rest, Clapham Lane, BN26 5RQ?

The closest bus stop to Smugglers Rest, Clapham Lane, BN26 5RQ is Tea Gardens and Nursery, 226m away. In total there are 22 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Smugglers Rest, Clapham Lane, Litlington, Polegate, BN26 5RQ

Swimming pool3 sales on record4 planning records

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Council tax

Band G

Overview

About Smugglers Rest

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

Smugglers Rest is a three-bedroom property in Litlington, Polegate, Polegate (BN26 5RQ). It has council tax band G. There is a swimming pool on the plot, uncommon for the area. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

4 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. The record references conservation-area consent, which constrain future alterations. Across 2001–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. Sold April 2019 for £765,000.

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Specifications

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Garagedouble
Swimming poolYes

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 Smugglers Rest, Clapham Lane, Litlington, Polegate, BN26 5RQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Smugglers Rest sits within a conservation area — exterior works face additional planning controls.

Apr 2022
PorchOutline
In report
Extension: Single storey · Side and rear of property
Single storey front extension to form entrance porch and single storey side/rear extension to form shower room/toliet and utility area
Extension
Documents
25 docs on file
Reference
SDNP/22/02213/PRE
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Apr 2021
Tree WorksTrees
In report
T1 Semi mature Ash - Crown raise 9 lower branches
Agent
BC Tree Services
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
SDNP/21/01060/TCA
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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2001.

Last sold (2019)

£765,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

7 April 2019Most recent
£765,000
+53.0%over 15 years
5 March 2004
£500,000
+33.3%over 2 years
12 November 2001
£375,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in BN26 5RQ: £110,000 (1995–1995).

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Area

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Full Polegate report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Tea Gardens and Nursery — bus stop.

Closest school

2.0 km

Alfriston School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

41.6dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for BN26 5RQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 24 points of interest in total.

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