42b, Keymer Road, Hassocks, BN6 8AP
About 42b
42b is a mid-terrace house in Hassocks (BN6 8AP). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since December 2008. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). At 66 m² this is the 4th smallest of 5 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 39–156 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 5 units on file.
Across 2006–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £245,000 sits 65.5% above the 2019 sale of £148,000. At 66 m² it's 18.9% larger than the typical home in the postcode (56 m² median across 4 EPCs). Sold August 2019 for £148,000.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
42b has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
8applications of note in the surrounding area
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Sales history & valuation
42b valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£245,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 13 years.
£148,000
Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 13 years.
Sales timeline
5 August 2019Most recent
£148,000
+7.2%over 12 years21 May 2007
£138,000
+67.9%over 1 year28 February 2006
£82,200
Median price across the last 5 sales in BN6 8AP: £155,000 (2023–2009).
Nearby sales in BN6 8AP
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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
- Environmental risk flagged
Versus other Keymer Road homes
Floor Area for 42b runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,242
Street avg £3,380
Floor Area
66 m²
Street avg 50 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.8 t/year
Street avg 3.7 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
1/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Spitalford Bridge — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Hassocks Infant School. 6 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
47.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.3dB