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Downsview House, Lewes Road, Westmeston, Hassocks, BN6 8RL
This 429 square metre property in Westmeston, Hassocks, Hassocks carries an energy performance rating of D, in line with typical UK homes. It is heated by electric heating and is currently listed as owner-occupied. The property last sold for £1,487,000 in January 2012, representing a significant increase from its previous sale.
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
6
Floor Area
429 m²
Council Tax
Band H
Property Features
Built 1930–1949
Dining Room
Separate dining space
Annexe
Self-contained secondary dwelling
Swimming Pool
Private pool on the grounds
Private Land
Significant plot of land included
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 27 Mar 2026
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2016
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
9.7 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Mar 2016from Aug 2014
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump
Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency
Main Fuel
OilElectric
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull Control
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows
AverageGood
Window efficiency improved
Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated
Floor insulation added or improved
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£2,725,000
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Transaction history
+92.1%(10y)
£1,487,000Latest
Jan 2012£774,000
Jul 2001Source: HM Land Registry
House Price Index
England+1.5%
101.6
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Lewes Road
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 10 other houses on this street
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
68 (D)/51 (E) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than 80% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
429 m²/245 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than 80% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
9.7 t/year/10.7 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than only 30% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
9 rooms/7 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than 72% of similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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About Westmeston, Hassocks
This property is located in Westmeston, a village in the Lewes District of East Sussex, England, on the northern slopes of the South Downs and within easy reach of the larger town of Ditchling to the northwest.
Westmeston is a village and civil parish in the Lewes District of East Sussex, England. The settlement is heavily dependent on amenities in the nearby larger village of Ditchling, which lies to the near‑immediate northwest. It is situated four miles (6 km) south‑southeast of Burgess Hill and ten kilometres west of Lewes, on the northern slopes of the South Downs. The area is characterised by its rural setting and proximity to the scenic South Downs, offering a tranquil living environment while still providing access to nearby towns for services and amenities.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
43.1dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
36.7dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
3 months of data for Hassocks
Total Crimes
4
Monthly Avg
1
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Criminal Damage & Arson
Crime by Category
Criminal Damage & Arson2(50%)
Public Order1(25%)
Violence & Sexual1(25%)
Recent Incidents
Violence & Sexual
Oct 2025On or near Barter Close
Criminal Damage & Arson
Oct 2025On or near B2116
Criminal Damage & Arson
Sept 2025On or near Nursery Close
Public Order
Aug 2025On or near Chestnut Grove
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
2 within 3kmP
Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
1.9km
23 mins
S
Plumpton College
1.5km
18 mins
Transport Links
22 within 3kmMiddleton Manor
Bus Stop520m
6 mins
Church
Bus Stop713m
9 mins
Underhill Lane
Bus Stop762m
9 mins
Spatham Lane
Bus Stop1.2km
15 mins
Plumpton College Grounds
Bus Stop1.4km
17 mins
Plumpton Rail Station
Rail2.8km
34 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Local professionals serving this area
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John Ferdinando
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Infield Management Services Limited
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Infield MS LLP
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Nicholas Muston
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Moving Home Surveys Ltd
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Map
24 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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