What kind of home is Nortons Cottage, The Street, BN6 9DJ?

Nortons Cottage, The Street, BN6 9DJ is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did Nortons Cottage, The Street, BN6 9DJ last change hands?

Nortons Cottage, The Street, BN6 9DJ last sold for £562,500 in March 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Nortons Cottage, The Street, BN6 9DJ?

The current EPC rating for Nortons Cottage, The Street, BN6 9DJ is E with a score of 47 out of 100, lodged in August 2021. It has dropped from a D recorded in September 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Nortons Cottage, The Street, BN6 9DJ?

Nortons Cottage, The Street, BN6 9DJ has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (1,044 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BN6 9DJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Nortons Cottage, The Street, BN6 9DJ use?

The latest EPC at Nortons Cottage, The Street, BN6 9DJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Nortons Cottage, The Street, BN6 9DJ?

Nortons Cottage, The Street, BN6 9DJ is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Nortons Cottage, The Street, BN6 9DJ in?

Nortons Cottage, The Street, BN6 9DJ sits in Albourne, Hassocks, Hassocks. It falls within the BN6 postcode district in West Sussex.

Is Nortons Cottage, The Street, BN6 9DJ in a safe area?

Police records around Nortons Cottage, The Street, BN6 9DJ 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 Nortons Cottage, The Street, BN6 9DJ?

The closest primary school to Nortons Cottage, The Street, BN6 9DJ is Albourne Church of England Primary School (216m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to Nortons Cottage, The Street, BN6 9DJ?

The closest bus stop to Nortons Cottage, The Street, BN6 9DJ is Butts Cottages, 155m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Nortons Cottage, The Street, Albourne, Hassocks, BN6 9DJ

7 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

97 m²

1044 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 47

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Nortons Cottage

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

Nortons Cottage is a three-bedroom detached house in Albourne, Hassocks, Hassocks (BN6 9DJ). It has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (around 1044 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (August 2021) shows an E (score 47), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (September 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Poor; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 102), a 4-band jump.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 83% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £778,000 is 38.3% above the 2012 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£539/sq ft) was about 114.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 14 years since the last transfer (March 2012). 7 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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Risks

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Garagedouble

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 2)

Aug 2021

EPC Rating

E47

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Nortons Cottage, The Street, Albourne, Hassocks, BN6 9DJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Nortons Cottage has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

Sept 2020
Tree WorksTrees
In report
Oak Tree - Reduce height by 1.5m and width by 2m
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
DM/20/2806
View planning record
Apr 2011
ConservatoryHeritage
In report
A new and traditionally constructed Timber Orangery Extension with some related modifications to the existing house host wall.
Agent
Fusion
Extension
Documents
24 docs on file
Reference
11/00301/LBC
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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.

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

Current estimate

£778,000

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Last sold (2012)

£562,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

9 March 2012Most recent
£562,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN6 9DJ: £272,500 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in BN6 9DJ

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On the street

Versus other The Street homes

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

On epc rating, Nortons Cottage runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,799

Street avg £5,999

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Floor Area

97 m²

Street avg 185 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 6.5 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

0.2 km

Butts Cottages — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 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 9DJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN6 9DJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.5dB

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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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