1a, Aberdale Road, Polegate, BN26 6JH
About 1a
1a is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Polegate (BN26 6JH). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. At 41 m² this is the 22nd smallest of 37 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 36–60 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. Other recorded features include notable views. The latest certificate (February 2018) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in July 2015 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good.
Sold June 2018 for £139,950. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 72% of similar EPCs). Across 1995–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £168,000 is 20% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£317/sq ft) was about 50.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
Know exactly what you're buying at 1a
Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
Already flagged here
Launch offer · save £5
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- CloakroomYes
Outside
- Private gardenfront
- ParkingYes
- Notable viewsYes
Building
- Heating systemgas
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Upgraded to gas central heating
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Planning history
1a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
8applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 1a
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Larger development activity nearby
30-day money-back guarantee
Sales history & valuation
1a has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.
£168,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 23 years.
£139,950
Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 23 years.
Sales timeline
7 June 2018Most recent
£139,950
+40.0%over 2 years22 January 2016
£100,000
+239.0%over 17 years12 November 1998
£29,500
+1.7%over 3 years30 March 1995
£29,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BN26 6JH: £162,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in BN26 6JH
Everything we know about 1a, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby

Versus other Aberdale Road homes
On co₂ emissions, 1a stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,413
Street avg £2,775
Floor Area
41 m²
Street avg 43 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.6 t/year
Street avg 2.6 t/year
Similar properties nearby
1 Aberdale Road
BN26 6JH
1 Bexley Court, Oakleaf Drive
BN26 6PZ
1 Brook Street
BN26 6BQ
1 Central Avenue
BN26 6HA
1 Blenheim Way
BN26 6JU
1 Bramley Road
BN26 6JS
1 Brookside Avenue
BN26 6DL
1 Dover Road
BN26 6LA
The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Shepham Lane — bus stop.
Closest school
1.1 km
Polegate Primary School. 12 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
48.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.1dB