What type of property is 2 The Drove, BN6 8TR?

2 The Drove, BN6 8TR is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

When did 2 The Drove, BN6 8TR last change hands?

2 The Drove, BN6 8TR last sold for £735,000 in October 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £159,500 in September 1995, so prices have been rising over 25 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 The Drove, BN6 8TR changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 1995 and October 2020, 2 The Drove, BN6 8TR rose from £159,500 to £735,000, a change of £575,500. That works out to roughly +6.3% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 The Drove, BN6 8TR?

The current EPC rating for 2 The Drove, BN6 8TR is E with a score of 42 out of 100, lodged in August 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 The Drove, BN6 8TR?

2 The Drove, BN6 8TR has a recorded floor area of 155 m² (1,668 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 The Drove, BN6 8TR heated?

The latest EPC at 2 The Drove, BN6 8TR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 2 The Drove, BN6 8TR?

The only planning records linked to 2 The Drove, BN6 8TR are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 The Drove, BN6 8TR?

2 The Drove, BN6 8TR 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 2 The Drove, BN6 8TR located?

2 The Drove, BN6 8TR sits in Ditchling, Hassocks, Hassocks. It falls within the BN6 postcode district in East Sussex.

What is crime like near 2 The Drove, BN6 8TR?

Police records around 2 The Drove, BN6 8TR 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 2 The Drove, BN6 8TR?

The closest primary school to 2 The Drove, BN6 8TR is Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School (484m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Downlands Community School (1.4km).

What transport links are near 2 The Drove, BN6 8TR?

The closest bus stop to 2 The Drove, BN6 8TR is The White Horse, 206m away. The nearest rail option is Hassocks Rail Station, 2.0km away.

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2 The Drove, Ditchling, Hassocks, BN6 8TR

Notable views1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

155 m²

1668 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 42

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 The Drove

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

2 The Drove is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Ditchling, Hassocks, Hassocks (BN6 8TR). It has a recorded floor area of 155 m² (around 1668 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (August 2015) shows an E (score 42), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 74), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from August 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include notable views. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Across 1995–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £819,000 is 11.4% above the 2020 sale price. Last sale on file: £735,000 in October 2020. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2013.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Notable viewsYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

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

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 17 Aug 2025

EPC Rating

E42

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

9.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 The Drove, Ditchling, Hassocks, BN6 8TR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Mar 2013
Tree WorksTrees
In report
Prune Willow tree's crown back to previous pruning points
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
SDNP/13/01103/TCA
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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.

2 The Drove has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£819,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£735,000

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

27 October 2020Most recent
£735,000
+360.8%over 25 years
21 September 1995
£159,500

Median price across the last 1 sales in BN6 8TR: £686,000 (2017–2017).

Nearby sales in BN6 8TR

1 The Drove, Ditchling, Hassocks, BN6 8TR
Sold Sept 2017
£686,000

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Area

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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

0.2 km

The White Horse — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN6 8TR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 34 points of interest in total.

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