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2 The Dymocks, Ditchling, Hassocks, BN6 8SU

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
125 m²
1345 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 2 The Dymocks

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

2 The Dymocks is a detached house in Ditchling, Hassocks, Hassocks (BN6 8SU). It has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (around 1345 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in May 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

Across 2013–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £703,000 is 14.8% below the 2021 sale of £825,000, below the original sale price, which typically signals condition or completion-status changes worth verifying. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£613/sq ft) was about 66.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2013. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). Most recent transfer: March 2021 at £825,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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Valuation

against the asking price

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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from May 2012
EPC improved fromD56toC71
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
SolarMain System

Hot water system changed

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
70%91%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 The Dymocks, Ditchling, Hassocks, BN6 8SU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Apr 2013
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Rear of property

    Erection of pitched roof rear extension, alterations to front dormer & replacement roof covering & cladding

    Documents
    24 docs on file
    Reference
    SDNP/13/00507/HOUS
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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.

Latest sale on 2 The Dymocks was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£703,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.6% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£825,000

Growth on file: 9.6% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 9 March 2021Most recent

    £825,000

    +108.9%over 8 years
  2. 1 March 2013

    £395,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN6 8SU: £650,000 (2025–2016).

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On the street

Versus other The Dymocks homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 2 The Dymocks stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£6,600

Street avg £5,037

Strongly above

Floor Area

125 m²

Street avg 128 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

Strongly above
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.

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

0.2 km

The Sandrock Inn — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School. 4 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 8SU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN6 8SU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN6 8SU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

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 — 34 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

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