What type of property is 5 Brook Street, BN26 6BQ?

5 Brook Street, BN26 6BQ is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 5 Brook Street, BN26 6BQ last change hands?

5 Brook Street, BN26 6BQ last sold for £155,000 in March 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £135,000 in August 2010, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Brook Street, BN26 6BQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2010 and March 2013, 5 Brook Street, BN26 6BQ rose from £135,000 to £155,000, a change of £20,000. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Brook Street, BN26 6BQ?

The current EPC rating for 5 Brook Street, BN26 6BQ is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in August 2012. It has improved from a F recorded in March 2010 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Brook Street, BN26 6BQ?

5 Brook Street, BN26 6BQ has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BN26 6BQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Brook Street, BN26 6BQ heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Brook Street, BN26 6BQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Brook Street, BN26 6BQ?

5 Brook Street, BN26 6BQ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 5 Brook Street, BN26 6BQ located?

5 Brook Street, BN26 6BQ sits in Polegate. It falls within the BN26 postcode district in East Sussex.

Is 5 Brook Street, BN26 6BQ in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Brook Street, BN26 6BQ 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 5 Brook Street, BN26 6BQ?

The closest primary school to 5 Brook Street, BN26 6BQ is Polegate Primary School (447m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Willingdon Community School (1.2km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Brook Street, BN26 6BQ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Brook Street, BN26 6BQ is Railway Station, 101m away. The nearest rail option is Polegate Rail Station, 161m away.

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5 Brook Street, Polegate, BN26 6BQ

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Brook Street

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

5 Brook Street is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Polegate (BN26 6BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2012) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from August 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Period features are noted in the property record. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2010–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £257,000 sits 65.8% above the 2013 sale of £155,000. Last sold in March 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.

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Valuation

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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
Dining roomYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenrear
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Period featuresYes
RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

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 30 Aug 2022

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2012

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2012from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromF29toD55

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

100%71%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Brook Street, Polegate, BN26 6BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Brook Street has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

8applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

5 Brook Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£257,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£155,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

28 March 2013Most recent
£155,000
+14.8%over 2 years
15 August 2010
£135,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN26 6BQ: £278,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in BN26 6BQ

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On the street

Versus other Brook Street homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 5 Brook Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,824

Street avg £2,499

Below

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly below

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Railway Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Polegate Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN26 6BQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN26 6BQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.7dB

Low

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Everything within walking distance

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