Black Path - BN26 5BB
Key Postcode Insights
BN26 5BB is a residential postcode situated on Black Path, Polegate, BN26 with 58 addresses.
It ranks as the 476th largest and 18th most expensive of the 505 postcodes in the BN26 area. The most common property type is a mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 58 properties: 37 flats and 21 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £163,281
- 10 Year change
- up 11.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £854pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 38.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £290/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.3%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
BN26 5BB is a residential postcode situated on Black Path, Polegate, BN26 with 58 addresses.
It ranks as the 476th largest and 18th most expensive of the 505 postcodes in the BN26 area. The most common property type is a mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 58 properties: 37 flats and 21 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £163,281
- 10 Year change
- up 11.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £854pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 38.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £290/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.3%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin BN26 5BB
- Hawthorn Court
Modern Building | 16 Units
- 1 Black Path
Building  |  2 Flats
- 2 Black Path
Building  |  2 Flats
- 3 Black Path
Building  |  2 Flats
- 4 Black Path
Building  |  2 Flats
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in BN26 5BB sold for £147,000 on 26th January 2024. Since then prices are down an average of 5.9%.
The current average value in the postcode is £163,281.
The BN26 5BB Sales Market has increased by 11.3% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -3.1% | £163,281 |
| June 2025 | -2.4% | £168,432 |
| June 2024 | -1.5% | £172,505 |
| June 2023 | 1.9% | £175,100 |
| June 2022 | 7.4% | £171,874 |
| June 2021 | 5.8% | £159,998 |
| June 2020 | 0.6% | £151,158 |
| June 2019 | 0% | £150,263 |
| June 2018 | 2.7% | £150,297 |
| June 2017 | -0.2% | £146,356 |
| June 2016 | 10% | £146,678 |
| June 2015 | 8.1% | £133,357 |
| June 2014 | 5.6% | £123,344 |
| June 2013 | 1.2% | £116,794 |
| June 2012 | 3.8% | £115,453 |
| June 2011 | -4.7% | £111,203 |
| June 2010 | 7.9% | £116,640 |
| June 2009 | -12.8% | £108,059 |
| June 2008 | -3.6% | £123,868 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £128,455 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £854.
The BN26 5BB Rental Market has increased by 38.7% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 1.6% | £854pcm |
| June 2025 | 2.6% | £841pcm |
| June 2024 | 6.8% | £820pcm |
| June 2023 | 6% | £768pcm |
| June 2022 | 13.6% | £724pcm |
| June 2021 | 3.8% | £637pcm |
| June 2020 | -0.1% | £614pcm |
| June 2019 | 2.2% | £615pcm |
| June 2018 | -0.8% | £601pcm |
| June 2017 | -1.6% | £606pcm |
| June 2016 | 5.2% | £616pcm |
| June 2015 | 4.5% | £586pcm |
| June 2014 | 3% | £561pcm |
| June 2013 | 1.2% | £545pcm |
| June 2012 | 2.2% | £539pcm |
| June 2011 | -1.2% | £527pcm |
| June 2010 | 4.9% | £533pcm |
| June 2009 | -4.9% | £508pcm |
| June 2008 | 3% | £535pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £519pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 26th January 2024 for £147,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 5.9%. The postcode has had a total of 86 sales since 1995.
BN26 5BB has seen 3 sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Jan 2024£147,000 | 2 Bed Flat20 Burnside Court, Black Path, Polegate, BN26 5BB20 Burnside Court, Black Path, Polegate, BN26 5BB
- Sold Dec 2023£185,000 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 5, Hawthorn Court, Black Path, Polegate, BN26 5BBFlat 5, Hawthorn Court, Black Path, Polegate, BN26 5BB
- Sold Feb 2023£183,000 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 15, Hawthorn Court, Black Path, Polegate, BN26 5BBFlat 15, Hawthorn Court, Black Path, Polegate, BN26 5BB
- Sold Dec 2022£107,500 | 2 Bed Flat16 Burnside Court, Black Path, Polegate, BN26 5BB16 Burnside Court, Black Path, Polegate, BN26 5BB
- Sold Dec 2022£205,000 | 2 Bed Flat21 Burnside Court, Black Path, Polegate, BN26 5BB21 Burnside Court, Black Path, Polegate, BN26 5BB
Nearby Postcodes
BN26 5BB is the 476th largest and the 18th most expensive postcode out of the 505 postcodes in the BN26 area.
- BN26 5AP, Black Path, Polegate, BN26BN26 5AP22 Addresses|15 m away
- BN26 5AN, Chestnut Drive, Polegate, BN26BN26 5AN24 Addresses|64 m away
- BN26 5AW, Burnside, Polegate, BN26BN26 5AW2 Addresses|66 m away
- BN26 5AL, Chestnut Drive, Polegate, BN26BN26 5AL14 Addresses|84 m away
- BN26 5AH, Walnut Walk, Polegate, BN26BN26 5AH4 Addresses|93 m away
Property Types
- 24 modern flats built after 1980
- 34 mid-century flats built between 1936 and 1979
- modern flat (24)
- mid-century flat (34)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 29 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (10)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (13)
- G (1)
- D (5)
- No EPC (8)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jul 2024£382,250 | 3 Bed House5, Black Path, Polegate, BN26 5AP5, Black Path, Polegate, BN26 5AP
- Sold Jan 2024£345,000 | 3 Bed House21, Black Path, Polegate, BN26 5AP21, Black Path, Polegate, BN26 5AP
- Sold Jul 2016£287,000 | 3 Bed House14, Black Path, Polegate, BN26 5AP14, Black Path, Polegate, BN26 5AP
Schools Nearby
- Polegate Primary School500 m away
- Willingdon Primary School1.4 km away
- Oakwood Primary Academy2.3 km away
- Willingdon Community School1.1 km away
- The Eastbourne Academy2.6 km away
- The Turing School3.4 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to BN26 5BB is Polegate station, which is 100 metres away.
- Polegate|100 m away
- Hampden Park (Sussex)|3.5 km away
- Pevensey & Westham|5.5 km away
- Berwick (Sussex)|6.1 km away