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3 Downsview Cottages, London Road, Albourne, Hassocks, BN6 9BN

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
154 m²
1658 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 79
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 3 Downsview Cottages

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

3 Downsview Cottages is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Albourne, Hassocks, Hassocks (BN6 9BN). It has a recorded floor area of 154 m² (around 1658 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band F. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (October 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Other recorded features include a basement.

Last changed hands 11 years ago, in January 2015. Today's modelled estimate of £629,000 is 43% above the 2015 sale price.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms3
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • BasementYes

Outside

  • GarageYes

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • 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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C79
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2024from Oct 2014
EPC improved fromB83toC79
Heating Controls
Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Downsview Cottages, London Road, Albourne, Hassocks, BN6 9BN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Downsview Cottages has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

11applications 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.

3 Downsview Cottages valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£629,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£440,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 January 2015Most recent

    £440,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN6 9BN: £475,000 (2022–2015).

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On the street

Versus other London Road homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 3 Downsview Cottages lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,857

Street avg £3,066

Below

Floor Area

154 m²

Street avg 165 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly below

Years Held

11 years

Street avg 9 years

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.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Traffic Lights — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Albourne Church of England Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 9BN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN6 9BN

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN6 9BN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.5dB

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 — 32 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 3 Downsview Cottages, London Road, Albourne, Hassocks, BN6 9BN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.