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Little Stow, The Furlongs, Alfriston, Polegate, BN26 5XS

3 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
127 m²
1367 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Little Stow

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

Little Stow is a two-bedroom detached house in Alfriston, Polegate, Polegate (BN26 5XS). It has a recorded floor area of 127 m² (around 1367 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since July 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2010–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£505/sq ft) was about 68.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2022 at £690,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes
  • ConservatoryYes
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jan 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2022from Jul 2009
Low Energy Lighting
20%53%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2026from Jun 2022
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
53%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Little Stow, The Furlongs, Alfriston, Polegate, BN26 5XS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Little Stow has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

  1. Feb 2015
    OutbuildingOutline
    In report

    Erect a garden shed onto a concrete base under the canopy of an existing semi-mature maple tree.

    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    SDNP/15/00666/PRE
    View planning record
  2. Mar 2009
    ExtensionAmendment
    In report

    Extension: Front of property

    RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION TO FRONT ROOF SLOPE TO FORM LOGGIA AND INCORPORATING AMENDMENTS TO PLANNING PERMISSION WD/2007/2745/F.

    Retrospective
    Reference
    WD/2009/0044/FR
    View planning record
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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£725,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£690,000

Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 4 November 2022Most recent

    £690,000

    +60.5%over 12 years
  2. 11 May 2010

    £430,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN26 5XS: £680,000 (2024–2016).

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On the street

Versus other The Furlongs homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², Little Stow stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,433

Street avg £4,007

Strongly above

Floor Area

127 m²

Street avg 135 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly above
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.

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

0.1 km

Deans Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Alfriston School. 1 school nearby.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN26 5XS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN26 5XS

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN26 5XS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.1dB

Low
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60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
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80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 21 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

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