49d, Kings Drive, Hassocks, BN6 8DY
About 49d
49d is a semi-detached house in Hassocks (BN6 8DY). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft) and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2012) returns a high B (score 85), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in October 2011 the rating was C, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good and floor efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The latest certificate is from August 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 73% of similar EPCs). On the market in October 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years. Today's modelled estimate of £448,000 is 42.2% above the 2012 sale price. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2011.
Know exactly what you're buying at 49d
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
Energy performance
49d's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 28 Aug 2022
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Wall insulation upgraded
Floor insulation added or improved
Planning history
- Sept 2011FullIn report
Removal of false GRP chimney stacks from the roofs of 49A, 49B, 49C and 49D.
- Documents
- 16 docs on file
- Reference
- 11/02295/FUL
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 49d
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
49d valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£448,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£315,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
3 October 2012Most recent
£315,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BN6 8DY: £485,000 (2025–2016).
Everything we know about 49d, 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 Kings Drive homes
49d outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£3,387
Street avg £4,568
Floor Area
93 m²
Street avg 97 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.3 t/year
Street avg 3.0 t/year
Years Held
14 years
Street avg 10 years
Similar properties nearby
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
The Close — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Hassocks Infant School. 8 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
48.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.0dB