7 The Close, Hassocks, BN6 8DW
About 7 The Close
7 The Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Hassocks (BN6 8DW). It has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (around 1345 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2014) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). The latest certificate is from February 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
Today's modelled estimate of £779,000 is 48.4% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£390/sq ft) was about 28.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in June 2014. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms2
- EnsuiteYes
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- Previously extendedYes
Energy performance
7 The Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 10 Feb 2024
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Window efficiency improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Planning history
- May 2016ConservatoryFullIn report
Extension: Single storey
Proposed single storey rear extension, including replacement of existing conservatory, replacement of side store. First floor extension including replacement cat slide roof and dormer roof to east elevation. Widening of existing driveway entrance from 3m to 4.5m. Addition of permeable block paved driveway to front garden.
Extension- Documents
- 13 docs on file
- Reference
- DM/16/1056
- Feb 2016ConservatoryFullIn report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension, including replacement of existing conservatory. Replacement of existing garden store. First floor side extension, including replacement of cat slide roof and dormer roof to east elevation. Widening existing driveway entrance from 3m to 4.5m. Majority of front garden replaced with permeable block paved driveway.
Extension- Documents
- 12 docs on file
- Reference
- DM/15/4978
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 7 The Close
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- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
7 The Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£779,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£525,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
19 June 2014Most recent
£525,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BN6 8DW: £680,000 (2025–2016).
Everything we know about 7 The Close, 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 The Close homes
Price per m²
£4,200
Street avg £4,215
Floor Area
125 m²
Street avg 133 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.4 t/year
Street avg 4.9 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
Queens Drive — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Hassocks Infant School. 7 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
48.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.6dB