Squirrels, The Street, Albourne, Hassocks, BN6 9DJ
About Squirrels
Squirrels is a five-bedroom detached house in Albourne, Hassocks, Hassocks (BN6 9DJ). It has a recorded floor area of 315 m² (around 3391 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1950-1966. The property has an EV charger and underfloor heating on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. The latest certificate (March 2018) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in March 2016 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Good. Main heating runs on electricity.
5 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused, 1 pending. An active application for an extension is awaiting a decision. At 315 m² the property is well over the postcode median (92 m² across 6 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. A recent sale: £1,421,000 in January 2025. Across 2016–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£419/sq ft) was about 59.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms5
- Bathrooms3
- Open-plan layoutYes
- CloakroomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenrear
- DrivewayYes
Building
- Heating systemair_source
- Underfloor heatingYes
- EV chargerYes
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
Floor insulation added or improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
- Aug 2023Tree WorksTreesIn report
G1 group of Lawson Conifers - fell and re-plant. T1 Leylandi - reduce height to below power line by 4m. G2 roadside boundary made up of Beech Trees and self set Sycamore - reduce in height by approximately 3 to 4m to suitable growth points. T2 Oak in centre of drive - laterally reduce over property by 2m blending into existing crown.
- Documents
- 5 docs on file
- Reference
- DM/23/1637
- Dec 2022ExtensionFullIn report
Extension: Front of property
Ground and first floor flat extension to front/side elevation, forming car port and balcony
- Documents
- 12 docs on file
- Reference
- DM/22/3783
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- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Latest sale on Squirrels was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£1,498,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.8% per year over 8 years.
£1,421,000
Growth on file: 13.8% per year over 8 years.
Sales timeline
31 January 2025Most recent
£1,421,000
+190.0%over 8 years4 November 2016
£490,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BN6 9DJ: £260,000 (2024–2014).
Nearby sales in BN6 9DJ
2 Gallop Mews, The Street, Albourne, Hassocks, BN6 9DJ
Sold Aug 2024
£272,500Finches, The Street, Albourne, Hassocks, BN6 9DJ
Sold May 2022
£1,300,0001 Gallop Mews, The Street, Albourne, Hassocks, BN6 9DJ
Sold Feb 2014
£260,000Gallops Barn, The Street, Albourne, Hassocks, BN6 9DJ
Sold Jul 2013
£480,000Nortons Cottage, The Street, Albourne, Hassocks, BN6 9DJ
Sold Mar 2012
£562,500
Everything we know about Squirrels, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other The Street homes
Squirrels is notably below the street on price per m².
Price per m²
£4,511
Street avg £6,429
Floor Area
315 m²
Street avg 131 m²
Habitable Rooms
8 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.7 t/year
Street avg 6.4 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.5dB