What kind of home is Albourne Farm, Shaves Wood Lane, BN6 9DX?

Albourne Farm, Shaves Wood Lane, BN6 9DX is a detached house.

How energy efficient is Albourne Farm, Shaves Wood Lane, BN6 9DX?

The current EPC rating for Albourne Farm, Shaves Wood Lane, BN6 9DX is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in August 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Albourne Farm, Shaves Wood Lane, BN6 9DX?

Albourne Farm, Shaves Wood Lane, BN6 9DX has a recorded floor area of 374 m² (4,026 sq ft). That makes it about 307% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BN6 9DX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Albourne Farm, Shaves Wood Lane, BN6 9DX use?

The latest EPC at Albourne Farm, Shaves Wood Lane, BN6 9DX records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Albourne Farm, Shaves Wood Lane, BN6 9DX?

Albourne Farm, Shaves Wood Lane, BN6 9DX 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 Albourne Farm, Shaves Wood Lane, BN6 9DX in?

Albourne Farm, Shaves Wood Lane, BN6 9DX sits in Albourne, Hassocks, Hassocks. It falls within the BN6 postcode district in West Sussex.

Is Albourne Farm, Shaves Wood Lane, BN6 9DX in a safe area?

Police records around Albourne Farm, Shaves Wood Lane, BN6 9DX 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 Albourne Farm, Shaves Wood Lane, BN6 9DX?

The closest primary school to Albourne Farm, Shaves Wood Lane, BN6 9DX is Albourne Church of England Primary School (1.8km).

What transport links are near Albourne Farm, Shaves Wood Lane, BN6 9DX?

The closest bus stop to Albourne Farm, Shaves Wood Lane, BN6 9DX is Albourne Place Lodge, 405m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Albourne Farm, Shaves Wood Lane, Albourne, Hassocks, BN6 9DX

4 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

374 m²

4026 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Albourne Farm

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

Albourne Farm is a detached house in Albourne, Hassocks, Hassocks (BN6 9DX). It has a recorded floor area of 374 m² (around 4026 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (August 2020) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in May 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Main heating runs on oil.

At 374 m² the property is well over the postcode median (92 m² across 3 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 4 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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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.

Albourne Farm's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Aug 2020

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

14.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2009from May 2009

EPC improved fromE43toC80

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Partial DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

36%10%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Aug 2020from May 2009

EPC improved fromC80toD58

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

10%79%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Albourne Farm, Shaves Wood Lane, Albourne, Hassocks, BN6 9DX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Dec 2018
RenovationFull
In report
Proposed new mezzanine level within the existing winery with south a facing balcony and a new carpark with access paths.
Documents
21 docs on file
Reference
DM/18/4487
View planning record
Oct 2018
RenovationAmendment
In report
Non material amendment to DM/17/2168 to allow omission of balcony staircases, inclusion of external landscaping, and repositioning of windows to suit site topography and building constraints.
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
DM/18/4072
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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.

Albourne Farm has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£1,660,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN6 9DX: £530,000 (2019–2009).

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On the street

Versus other Shaves Wood Lane homes

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

On floor area, Albourne Farm stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

58 (D)

Street avg 45 (E)

Above

Floor Area

374 m²

Street avg 135 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

14.0 t/year

Street avg 6.3 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

13 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

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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.

Full Hassocks report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Albourne Place Lodge — bus stop.

Closest school

1.8 km

Albourne Church of England Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN6 9DX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 31 points of interest in total.

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