What kind of home is 1 Leyfield, BN6 9DA?

1 Leyfield, BN6 9DA is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Leyfield, BN6 9DA?

1 Leyfield, BN6 9DA last sold for £570,000 in May 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £129,950 in August 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Leyfield, BN6 9DA appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between August 1996 and May 2016, 1 Leyfield, BN6 9DA rose from £129,950 to £570,000, a change of £440,050. That works out to roughly +7.7% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Leyfield, BN6 9DA have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Leyfield, BN6 9DA is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in August 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2013. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Leyfield, BN6 9DA?

1 Leyfield, BN6 9DA has a recorded floor area of 142 m² (1,528 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 20% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BN6 9DA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Leyfield, BN6 9DA use?

The latest EPC at 1 Leyfield, BN6 9DA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Leyfield, BN6 9DA?

1 Leyfield, BN6 9DA is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 1 Leyfield, BN6 9DA in?

1 Leyfield, BN6 9DA sits in Albourne, Hassocks, Hassocks. It falls within the BN6 postcode district in West Sussex.

What is crime like near 1 Leyfield, BN6 9DA?

Police records around 1 Leyfield, BN6 9DA 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.

What schools are near 1 Leyfield, BN6 9DA?

The closest primary school to 1 Leyfield, BN6 9DA is Albourne Church of England Primary School (328m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 1 Leyfield, BN6 9DA?

The closest bus stop to 1 Leyfield, BN6 9DA is Butts Cottages, 82m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Leyfield, Albourne, Hassocks, BN6 9DA

3 sales on record4 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

142 m²

1528 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Leyfield

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

1 Leyfield is a four-bedroom detached house in Albourne, Hassocks, Hassocks (BN6 9DA). It has a recorded floor area of 142 m² (around 1528 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in July 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Good.

At 142 m² it's 20.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (118 m² median across 11 EPCs). 10 years since the last transfer (May 2016). 4 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Across 1996–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £690,000 is 21.1% above the 2016 sale price.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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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
Bathrooms1

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 2025

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2025from Jul 2013

EPC improved fromD61toC74

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Leyfield, Albourne, Hassocks, BN6 9DA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Leyfield has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

Jul 2018
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Side of property
Revised scheme to that previously approved (DM/17/2922 for a First Floor rear extension two storey side extension and porch to front) to remove a stack, change existing rear ground floor door to become a window, create a feature open porch to front and instead of a two storey side extension it is now proposed to extend the existing single storey flat roof side extension and insert an additional window.
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
DM/18/1954
View planning record
Sept 2017
PorchFull
In report
First Floor rear extension two storey side extension and porch to front.
Extension
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
DM/17/2922
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.

Price for 1 Leyfield has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£690,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.7% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£570,000

Growth on file: 7.7% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

31 May 2016Most recent
£570,000
+93.2%over 13 years
21 January 2003
£295,000
+127.0%over 6 years
6 August 1996
£129,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN6 9DA: £550,000 (2022–2020).

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On the street

Versus other Leyfield homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 1 Leyfield lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,014

Street avg £4,430

Strongly below

Floor Area

142 m²

Street avg 124 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

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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

0.1 km

Butts Cottages — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Albourne Church of England Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN6 9DA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 32 points of interest in total.

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