What type of property is Flat 2, 2 South Street, BN6 8UQ?

Flat 2, 2 South Street, BN6 8UQ is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did Flat 2, 2 South Street, BN6 8UQ last change hands?

Flat 2, 2 South Street, BN6 8UQ last sold for £180,000 in October 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £51,500 in February 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for Flat 2, 2 South Street, BN6 8UQ?

Across 6 sales between February 1998 and October 2023, Flat 2, 2 South Street, BN6 8UQ rose from £51,500 to £180,000, a change of £128,500. That works out to roughly +5% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Flat 2, 2 South Street, BN6 8UQ have?

The current EPC rating for Flat 2, 2 South Street, BN6 8UQ is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in October 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat 2, 2 South Street, BN6 8UQ?

Flat 2, 2 South Street, BN6 8UQ has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (463 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 49% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BN6 8UQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat 2, 2 South Street, BN6 8UQ heated?

The latest EPC at Flat 2, 2 South Street, BN6 8UQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for Flat 2, 2 South Street, BN6 8UQ?

Flat 2, 2 South Street, BN6 8UQ has 2 planning records on file (1 approved), most recent in May 2019. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Flat 2, 2 South Street, BN6 8UQ?

Flat 2, 2 South Street, BN6 8UQ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is Flat 2, 2 South Street, BN6 8UQ located?

Flat 2, 2 South Street, BN6 8UQ sits in Ditchling, Hassocks, Hassocks. It falls within the BN6 postcode district in East Sussex.

How safe is the area around Flat 2, 2 South Street, BN6 8UQ?

Police records around Flat 2, 2 South Street, BN6 8UQ 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 Flat 2, 2 South Street, BN6 8UQ?

The closest primary school to Flat 2, 2 South Street, BN6 8UQ is Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School (272m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Downlands Community School (1.7km).

What transport links are near Flat 2, 2 South Street, BN6 8UQ?

The closest bus stop to Flat 2, 2 South Street, BN6 8UQ is The Bull, 77m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Flat 2, 2 South Street, Ditchling, Hassocks, BN6 8UQ

6 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 1st

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

43 m²

463 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Flat 2

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

Flat 2 is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Ditchling, Hassocks, Hassocks (BN6 8UQ). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. At 43 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (43–225 m²). On EPC score it ranks last in the building (61 versus a best of 68). Period features are noted in the property record. The latest certificate (October 2018) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70).

At 43 m² it sits well below the postcode median (86 m² across 20 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Across 1998–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £208,000 is 15.6% above the 2023 sale price. Last sale on file: £180,000 in October 2023.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Period featuresYes
RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 2, 2 South Street, Ditchling, Hassocks, BN6 8UQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

May 2019
RenovationOutline
In report
Proposed combining units 1 and 2 into a single retail unit with internal alterations
Agent
Speer Dade Planning Consultants
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
SDNP/19/01631/LDP
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Feb 2019
Outline
In report
Proposal for two units/shops, to be knocked into one
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
SDNP/18/06506/PRE
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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.

Flat 2 has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£208,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£180,000

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

19 October 2023Most recent
£180,000
-7.1%over 4 years
8 September 2019
£193,750
+40.4%over 12 years
26 April 2007
£138,000
+50.0%over 5 years
27 February 2002
£92,000
+57.3%over 3 years
29 January 1999
£58,500
+13.6%over 11 months
27 February 1998
£51,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN6 8UQ: £385,000 (2025–2021).

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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

0.1 km

The Bull — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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 8UQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN6 8UQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

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Everything within walking distance

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