What kind of home is Ostlers Cottage, Mill Lane, BN6 9HN?

Ostlers Cottage, Mill Lane, BN6 9HN is a detached house.

What is the EPC rating for Ostlers Cottage, Mill Lane, BN6 9HN?

The current EPC rating for Ostlers Cottage, Mill Lane, BN6 9HN is E with a score of 53 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. It has dropped from a C recorded in January 2011 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Ostlers Cottage, Mill Lane, BN6 9HN?

Ostlers Cottage, Mill Lane, BN6 9HN has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft). That makes it about 36% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BN6 9HN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Ostlers Cottage, Mill Lane, BN6 9HN use?

The latest EPC at Ostlers Cottage, Mill Lane, BN6 9HN records lpg as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Ostlers Cottage, Mill Lane, BN6 9HN?

Ostlers Cottage, Mill Lane, BN6 9HN is in council tax band D.

Which area is Ostlers Cottage, Mill Lane, BN6 9HN in?

Ostlers Cottage, Mill Lane, BN6 9HN sits in Sayers Common, Hassocks, Hassocks. It falls within the BN6 postcode district in West Sussex.

Is Ostlers Cottage, Mill Lane, BN6 9HN in a safe area?

Police records around Ostlers Cottage, Mill Lane, BN6 9HN 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 Ostlers Cottage, Mill Lane, BN6 9HN?

The closest primary school to Ostlers Cottage, Mill Lane, BN6 9HN is Twineham CofE Primary School (2.2km), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Paul's Catholic College (2.6km).

What transport links are near Ostlers Cottage, Mill Lane, BN6 9HN?

The closest bus stop to Ostlers Cottage, Mill Lane, BN6 9HN is Show Jumping Course, 402m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Ostlers Cottage, Mill Lane, Sayers Common, Hassocks, BN6 9HN

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 53

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Ostlers Cottage

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

Ostlers Cottage is a detached house in Sayers Common, Hassocks, Hassocks (BN6 9HN). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it C (January 2011); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 73), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on lpg.

At 86 m² it's 25.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (115 m² median across 9 EPCs).

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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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 2)

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

E53

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2023from Jan 2011

EPC improved fromC70toE53

Main Fuel

GasLPG

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

GoodPoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Solid

External or internal wall insulation added

Roof

PoorGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%82%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Ostlers Cottage, Mill Lane, Sayers Common, Hassocks, BN6 9HN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Ostlers Cottage has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

11applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

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

Current estimate

£465,000

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 9HN: £715,000 (2024–2019).

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On the street

Versus other Mill Lane homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Ostlers Cottage outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

53 (E)

Street avg 46 (E)

Above

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 128 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 7.0 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

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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

0.4 km

Show Jumping Course — bus stop.

Closest school

2.2 km

Twineham CofE Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN6 9HN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.9dB

Low

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Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 36 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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