What kind of home is Downsview Flat, Western Avenue, BN26 6EP?

Downsview Flat, Western Avenue, BN26 6EP is a mid-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for Downsview Flat, Western Avenue, BN26 6EP?

The current EPC rating for Downsview Flat, Western Avenue, BN26 6EP is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in July 2019. It has dropped from a C recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Downsview Flat, Western Avenue, BN26 6EP?

Downsview Flat, Western Avenue, BN26 6EP has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (441 sq ft). That makes it about 45% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BN26 6EP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Downsview Flat, Western Avenue, BN26 6EP use?

The latest EPC at Downsview Flat, Western Avenue, BN26 6EP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Downsview Flat, Western Avenue, BN26 6EP?

Downsview Flat, Western Avenue, BN26 6EP is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is Downsview Flat, Western Avenue, BN26 6EP in?

Downsview Flat, Western Avenue, BN26 6EP sits in Polegate. It falls within the BN26 postcode district in East Sussex.

How safe is the area around Downsview Flat, Western Avenue, BN26 6EP?

Police records around Downsview Flat, Western Avenue, BN26 6EP 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 Downsview Flat, Western Avenue, BN26 6EP?

The closest primary school to Downsview Flat, Western Avenue, BN26 6EP is Polegate Primary School (334m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Willingdon Community School (1.5km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Downsview Flat, Western Avenue, BN26 6EP?

The closest bus stop to Downsview Flat, Western Avenue, BN26 6EP is Porters Way, 166m away. The nearest rail option is Polegate Rail Station, 411m away.

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Downsview Flat, Western Avenue, Polegate, BN26 6EP

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

41 m²

441 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Downsview Flat

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

Downsview Flat is a mid-terrace house in Polegate (BN26 6EP). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (October 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75).

At 41 m² it sits well below the postcode median (76 m² across 16 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2019

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2019from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromC73toD67

Hot Water

AverageVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

100%40%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Downsview Flat, Western Avenue, Polegate, BN26 6EP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Downsview Flat 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.

Downsview Flat has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£157,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN26 6EP: £340,000 (2023–2020).

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Comparables

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Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Porters Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Polegate Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.8dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for BN26 6EP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

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