What was the last sold price for Old Rectory Cottage, BN26 5SB?

Old Rectory Cottage, BN26 5SB last sold for £907,000 in June 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £683,000 in January 2018, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of Old Rectory Cottage, BN26 5SB changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 2018 and June 2021, Old Rectory Cottage, BN26 5SB rose from £683,000 to £907,000, a change of £224,000. That works out to roughly +8.6% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Old Rectory Cottage, BN26 5SB had any planning applications?

Old Rectory Cottage, BN26 5SB has 2 planning records on file (1 approved), most recent in May 2018. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Old Rectory Cottage, BN26 5SB?

Old Rectory Cottage, BN26 5SB is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is Old Rectory Cottage, BN26 5SB located?

Old Rectory Cottage, BN26 5SB sits in Folkington, Polegate, Polegate. It falls within the BN26 postcode district.

Is Old Rectory Cottage, BN26 5SB in a safe area?

Police records around Old Rectory Cottage, BN26 5SB 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.

Which schools serve Old Rectory Cottage, BN26 5SB?

The closest primary school to Old Rectory Cottage, BN26 5SB is Willingdon Primary School (1.5km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Willingdon Community School (1.3km).

What transport links are near Old Rectory Cottage, BN26 5SB?

The closest bus stop to Old Rectory Cottage, BN26 5SB is Folkington Road, 865m away. The nearest rail option is Polegate Rail Station, 1.8km away.

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Old Rectory Cottage, Folkington, Polegate, BN26 5SB

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Council tax

Band G

Overview

About Old Rectory Cottage

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Old Rectory Cottage is a property in Folkington, Polegate, Polegate (BN26 5SB). It has council tax band G.

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Across 2018–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.6% per year. Most recent transfer: June 2021 at £907,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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Energy

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Old Rectory Cottage, Folkington, Polegate, BN26 5SB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

May 2018
Conditions
In report
Variation of Condition 1 on planning consent K/68/1307 - change of use of barn to holiday accommodation.
Documents
17 docs on file
Reference
SDNP/18/01007/CND
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Dec 2017
Change Of UseOutline
In report
Change of use to holiday accommodation
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
SDNP/17/05324/PRE
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Sales history & valuation

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Last sold (2021)

£907,000

Growth on file: 8.6% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

29 June 2021Most recent
£907,000
+32.8%over 3 years
24 January 2018
£683,000

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Area

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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

0.9 km

Folkington Road — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 km

Willingdon Community School. 3 schools nearby.

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.0dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for BN26 5SB

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36.3dB

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