What type of property is The Forge, Streat Lane, BN6 8RT?

The Forge, Streat Lane, BN6 8RT is a detached house.

What did The Forge, Streat Lane, BN6 8RT sell for?

The Forge, Streat Lane, BN6 8RT last sold for £695,000 in December 2017, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £500,000 in October 2012, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has The Forge, Streat Lane, BN6 8RT appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2012 and December 2017, The Forge, Streat Lane, BN6 8RT rose from £500,000 to £695,000, a change of £195,000. That works out to roughly +6.6% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for The Forge, Streat Lane, BN6 8RT?

The current EPC rating for The Forge, Streat Lane, BN6 8RT is E with a score of 39 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of The Forge, Streat Lane, BN6 8RT?

The Forge, Streat Lane, BN6 8RT has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (1,033 sq ft). That makes it about 47% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BN6 8RT. Source: EPC Register.

How is The Forge, Streat Lane, BN6 8RT heated?

The latest EPC at The Forge, Streat Lane, BN6 8RT records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is The Forge, Streat Lane, BN6 8RT?

The Forge, Streat Lane, BN6 8RT is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is The Forge, Streat Lane, BN6 8RT located?

The Forge, Streat Lane, BN6 8RT sits in Streat, Hassocks, Hassocks. It falls within the BN6 postcode district in East Sussex.

How safe is the area around The Forge, Streat Lane, BN6 8RT?

Police records around The Forge, Streat Lane, BN6 8RT show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 3 months. Criminal damage arson makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve The Forge, Streat Lane, BN6 8RT?

The closest primary school to The Forge, Streat Lane, BN6 8RT is Plumpton Primary School (1.7km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Plumpton College (1.8km).

What transport links are near The Forge, Streat Lane, BN6 8RT?

The closest rail stop to The Forge, Streat Lane, BN6 8RT is Plumpton Rail Station, 1.5km away. The nearest bus option is Railway Station, 1.5km away.

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The Forge, Streat Lane, Streat, Hassocks, BN6 8RT

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

96 m²

1033 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 39

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About The Forge

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

The Forge is a detached house in Streat, Hassocks, Hassocks (BN6 8RT). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows an E (score 39), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since February 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 98), a 4-band jump. Main heating runs on oil.

At 96 m² it sits well below the postcode median (158 m² across 6 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2012–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £845,000 is 21.6% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£673/sq ft) was about 42.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in December 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 8 years.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The Forge's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

E39

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2025from Feb 2012

Glazing

Old DoubleModern Double

Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Forge, Streat Lane, Streat, Hassocks, BN6 8RT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

The Forge has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

8applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

The Forge valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£845,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£695,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

8 December 2017Most recent
£695,000
+39.0%over 5 years
23 October 2012
£500,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN6 8RT: £700,000 (2025–2000).

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On the street

Versus other Streat Lane homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for The Forge runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£7,240

Street avg £4,896

Strongly above

Floor Area

96 m²

Street avg 174 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

6.8 t/year

Street avg 11.5 t/year

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.5 km

Plumpton Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

1.7 km

Plumpton Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN6 8RT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.5dB

Low

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60 dB

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70 dB

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 30 points of interest in total.

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Common questions

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