What type of property is Rectory Cottage, Church Lane, BN6 9BT?

Rectory Cottage, Church Lane, BN6 9BT is a semi-detached house.

When did Rectory Cottage, Church Lane, BN6 9BT last change hands?

Rectory Cottage, Church Lane, BN6 9BT last sold for £730,000 in December 2018, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Rectory Cottage, Church Lane, BN6 9BT?

The current EPC rating for Rectory Cottage, Church Lane, BN6 9BT is E with a score of 41 out of 100, lodged in October 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Rectory Cottage, Church Lane, BN6 9BT?

Rectory Cottage, Church Lane, BN6 9BT has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (1,313 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is Rectory Cottage, Church Lane, BN6 9BT heated?

The latest EPC at Rectory Cottage, Church Lane, BN6 9BT records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has Rectory Cottage, Church Lane, BN6 9BT had any planning applications?

Rectory Cottage, Church Lane, BN6 9BT has 3 planning records on file (1 approved), most recent in February 2021. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Rectory Cottage, Church Lane, BN6 9BT?

Rectory Cottage, Church Lane, BN6 9BT is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is Rectory Cottage, Church Lane, BN6 9BT located?

Rectory Cottage, Church Lane, BN6 9BT sits in Newtimber, Hassocks, Hassocks. It falls within the BN6 postcode district in West Sussex.

Is Rectory Cottage, Church Lane, BN6 9BT in a safe area?

Police records around Rectory Cottage, Church Lane, BN6 9BT 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.

How well connected is Rectory Cottage, Church Lane, BN6 9BT?

The closest bus stop to Rectory Cottage, Church Lane, BN6 9BT is Beggar's Lane, 629m away. In total there are 28 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Rectory Cottage, Church Lane, Newtimber, Hassocks, BN6 9BT

3 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

122 m²

1313 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 41

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Rectory Cottage

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

Rectory Cottage is a semi-detached house in Newtimber, Hassocks, Hassocks (BN6 9BT). It has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (around 1313 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (October 2021) shows an E (score 41), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 3 certificates since May 2018. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 73), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include subdivision, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Sold December 2018 for £730,000.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Oct 2021

EPC Rating

E41

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2021from May 2018

Main Fuel

OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water

AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls

Very PoorVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

69%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Rectory Cottage, Church Lane, Newtimber, Hassocks, BN6 9BT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

Feb 2021
Conditions
In report
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS - Conditions 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9 of Planning Consent SDNP/19/02831/FUL.
Agent
ADC Ltd
Documents
24 docs on file
Reference
SDNP/20/02760/DCOND
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May 2020
SubdivisionFull
In report
Subdivision of Rectory Cottage (including reconstruction of new north wing) to create two dwellings (net increase of one dwelling). Renovation of Rose Cottage, including new cladding and windows.
Agent
Lewis and Co Planning SE Ltd
Documents
61 docs on file
Reference
SDNP/19/02831/FUL
View planning record

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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.

Rectory Cottage valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£719,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£730,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

20 December 2018Most recent
£730,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN6 9BT: £550,000 (2021–1999).

Nearby sales in BN6 9BT

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On the street

Versus other Church Lane homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Rectory Cottage outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

41 (E)

Street avg 44 (E)

Above

Floor Area

122 m²

Street avg 197 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.5 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

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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.

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Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.6 km

Beggar's Lane — bus stop.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN6 9BT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN6 9BT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 28 points of interest in total.

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Common questions

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