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16 Kings Drive, Hassocks, BN6 8DZ

3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
79 m²
850 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Freehold
Overview

About 16 Kings Drive

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

16 Kings Drive is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Hassocks (BN6 8DZ). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in February 2019 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2001–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £481,000 is 24.9% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£453/sq ft) was about 59% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. At 79 m² it's 22.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (102 m² median across 10 EPCs). Sold August 2019 for £385,000.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • ConservatoryYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenrear
  • DrivewayYes

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • Heating systemelectric
  • 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.
Current Certificate(1 of 5)
Aug 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2019from Feb 2019
EPC improved fromE47toD63
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

Aug 2023from Dec 2019
EPC improved fromD63toC71
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%67%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2024from Aug 2023
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Aug 2024from May 2024
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Kings Drive, Hassocks, BN6 8DZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Kings Drive has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

  1. Sept 2020
    ConservatoryFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Removal of existing conservatory with replacement single storey rear extension. Changes to windows and doors.

    ExtensionNew Windows
    Documents
    13 docs on file
    Reference
    DM/20/2549
    View planning record
  2. Dec 2003
    ConservatoryFull
    In report

    Proposed replacement of existing old conservatory by new conservatory constructed by Norkett Conservatories, Hurstpierpoint. Revised application following refusal of application HA/03/1996/FUL.

    Extension
    Reference
    03/02698/FUL
    View planning record
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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2001.

Current estimate

£481,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£385,000

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 11 August 2019Most recent

    £385,000

    +165.5%over 17 years

  2. 16 November 2001

    £145,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN6 8DZ: £365,000 (2024–2018).

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On the street

Versus other Kings Drive homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 16 Kings Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,873

Street avg £4,423

Above

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 95 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly above
Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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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.
Full Hassocks report

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

0.3 km

Hassocks Infant School. 8 schools nearby.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN6 8DZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 38 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 16 Kings Drive, Hassocks, BN6 8DZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.