5 Sandpit Cottages, Streat Lane, Streat, Hassocks, BN6 8RS

5 Sandpit Cottages is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Streat, Hassocks, Hassocks (BN6 8RS). It has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (around 409 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. At 38 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (38–114 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to B, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (49 versus a best of 89). Other recorded features include notable views. The latest certificate (March 2017) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (January 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 57). Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 2002–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £646,000 sits 60.9% above the 2012 sale of £401,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£982/sq ft) was about 244.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 38 m² it sits well below the postcode median (114 m² across 3 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Last sold in July 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years.