What kind of home is 26 Queens Drive, BN6 8DF?

26 Queens Drive, BN6 8DF is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 26 Queens Drive, BN6 8DF last change hands?

26 Queens Drive, BN6 8DF last sold for £650,000 in November 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £225,000 in November 2011, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 26 Queens Drive, BN6 8DF changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2011 and November 2023, 26 Queens Drive, BN6 8DF rose from £225,000 to £650,000, a change of £425,000. That works out to roughly +9.2% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 26 Queens Drive, BN6 8DF have?

The current EPC rating for 26 Queens Drive, BN6 8DF is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 26 Queens Drive, BN6 8DF?

26 Queens Drive, BN6 8DF has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (1,184 sq ft), around 55 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 33% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BN6 8DF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 26 Queens Drive, BN6 8DF use?

The latest EPC at 26 Queens Drive, BN6 8DF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 26 Queens Drive, BN6 8DF?

26 Queens Drive, BN6 8DF has 2 planning records on file (1 approved), most recent in March 2012. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 26 Queens Drive, BN6 8DF?

26 Queens Drive, BN6 8DF is in council tax band D.

Which area is 26 Queens Drive, BN6 8DF in?

26 Queens Drive, BN6 8DF sits in Hassocks. It falls within the BN6 postcode district in West Sussex.

What is crime like near 26 Queens Drive, BN6 8DF?

Police records around 26 Queens Drive, BN6 8DF show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 3 months. Criminal damage arson makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 26 Queens Drive, BN6 8DF?

The closest primary school to 26 Queens Drive, BN6 8DF is Hassocks Infant School (421m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Downlands Community School (771m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 26 Queens Drive, BN6 8DF?

The closest bus stop to 26 Queens Drive, BN6 8DF is Queens Drive, 136m away. The nearest rail option is Hassocks Rail Station, 566m away.

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26 Queens Drive, Hassocks, BN6 8DF

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

110 m²

1184 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 26 Queens Drive

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

26 Queens Drive is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Hassocks (BN6 8DF). It has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (around 1184 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2011. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

At 110 m² it's 27.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (87 m² median across 16 EPCs). Across 2011–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£549/sq ft) was about 86.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Most recent transfer: November 2023 at £650,000.

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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

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenfront
GarageYes

Building

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2023

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Aug 2011

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

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Queens Drive, Hassocks, BN6 8DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Mar 2012
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Proposed single storey rear extension and front dormers (Amended plans received 1 February 2012)
Agent
Building Plan Design
Documents
27 docs on file
Reference
12/00013/FUL
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Jan 2012
Outline
In report
Change existing hip roof to gable and proposed rear dormer. This is an application to establish whether the development is lawful: this will be a legal decision where the planning merits of the proposed use cannot be taken into account.
Agent
BUILDING PLAN DESIGN
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
11/03523/LDC
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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.

Latest sale on 26 Queens Drive was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£626,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.2% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£650,000

Growth on file: 9.2% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

17 November 2023Most recent
£650,000
+188.9%over 12 years
11 November 2011
£225,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN6 8DF: £525,000 (2025–2022).

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On the street

Versus other Queens Drive homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 26 Queens Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,909

Street avg £4,488

Above

Floor Area

110 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Hassocks district page.

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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

Queens Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Hassocks Infant School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN6 8DF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN6 8DF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.5dB

Low

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