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17 The Sycamores, Sayers Common, Hassocks, BN6 9XP

5 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
129 m²
1389 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 17 The Sycamores

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

17 The Sycamores is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Sayers Common, Hassocks, Hassocks (BN6 9XP). It has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (around 1389 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

At 129 m² the property is well over the postcode median (86 m² across 15 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Most recent transfer: October 2019 at £420,000. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1996–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £546,000 is 30% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£302/sq ft) was about 62.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2020.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • Private gardenrear
  • DrivewayYes
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 5)
May 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
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

Dec 2013from Feb 2009
EPC improved fromD55toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
10%71%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2014from Dec 2013
EPC improved fromC70toD66
Feb 2015from Jan 2014
EPC improved fromD66toC73
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
71%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 The Sycamores, Sayers Common, Hassocks, BN6 9XP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Dec 2020
    Garage ConversionFull
    In report

    Conversion of garage into kitchen. Installation of white UPVC double glazed windows at the front of the property in the area of the current garage door. Removal of non-supporting wall between current garage and house.

    New Windows
    Documents
    12 docs on file
    Reference
    DM/20/3868
    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.

17 The Sycamores has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£546,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£420,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 October 2019Most recent

    £420,000

    +12.0%over 4 years
  2. 24 August 2015

    £375,000

    +21.0%over 2 years
  3. 1 August 2013

    £310,000

    +1.6%over 9 years
  4. 14 July 2004

    £305,000

    +165.3%over 7 years
  5. 1 September 1996

    £114,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN6 9XP: £337,000 (2025–2018).

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On the street

Versus other The Sycamores homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 17 The Sycamores runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,256

Street avg £3,445

On par

Floor Area

129 m²

Street avg 93 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

On par
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.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

School — bus stop.

Closest school

1.6 km

Albourne Church of England Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN6 9XP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 33 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

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