Gainsborough Lane - BN26 5HP
Key Postcode Insights
BN26 5HP is a residential postcode situated on Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26 with 2 addresses.
It ranks as the 36th largest and 354th most expensive of the 505 postcodes in the BN26 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 2 properties: 2 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £461,243
- 10 Year change
- up 24.2%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,569pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 54.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £465/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.1%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
BN26 5HP is a residential postcode situated on Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26 with 2 addresses.
It ranks as the 36th largest and 354th most expensive of the 505 postcodes in the BN26 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 2 properties: 2 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £461,243
- 10 Year change
- up 24.2%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,569pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 54.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £465/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.1%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin BN26 5HP
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in BN26 5HP sold for £600,000 on 31st July 2025. Since then prices are down an average of 2.6%.
The current average value in the postcode is £461,243.
The BN26 5HP Sales Market has increased by 24.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -2.5% | £461,243 |
| June 2025 | -1.1% | £472,894 |
| June 2024 | -3.1% | £478,083 |
| June 2023 | 2.2% | £493,386 |
| June 2022 | 9.8% | £482,681 |
| June 2021 | 9.3% | £439,550 |
| June 2020 | 1% | £402,236 |
| June 2019 | -0.2% | £398,242 |
| June 2018 | 4.4% | £399,110 |
| June 2017 | 3% | £382,352 |
| June 2016 | 10.8% | £371,247 |
| June 2015 | 7.9% | £334,911 |
| June 2014 | 6.4% | £310,514 |
| June 2013 | 1.2% | £291,888 |
| June 2012 | 3.4% | £288,357 |
| June 2011 | -2% | £278,858 |
| June 2010 | 12% | £284,689 |
| June 2009 | -11.5% | £254,230 |
| June 2008 | -3.6% | £287,360 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £298,094 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,569.
The BN26 5HP Rental Market has increased by 54.7% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.3% | £1,569pcm |
| June 2025 | 3.9% | £1,534pcm |
| June 2024 | 5% | £1,476pcm |
| June 2023 | 6.4% | £1,406pcm |
| June 2022 | 16.1% | £1,321pcm |
| June 2021 | 7.1% | £1,138pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.3% | £1,062pcm |
| June 2019 | 2% | £1,059pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.9% | £1,038pcm |
| June 2017 | 1.5% | £1,029pcm |
| June 2016 | 6% | £1,014pcm |
| June 2015 | 4.2% | £956pcm |
| June 2014 | 3.7% | £918pcm |
| June 2013 | 1.2% | £885pcm |
| June 2012 | 1.9% | £874pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.5% | £858pcm |
| June 2010 | 8.9% | £846pcm |
| June 2009 | -3.6% | £777pcm |
| June 2008 | 2.9% | £806pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £783pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 31st July 2025 for £600,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 2.6%. The postcode has had a total of 5 sales since 1995.
BN26 5HP has seen 1 sale in the last three years and 1 sale in the last twelve months.
- Sold Jul 2025£600,000 | 4 Bed House7, Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26 5HP7, Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26 5HP
- Sold Dec 2013£362,500 | 4 Bed House7, Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26 5HP7, Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26 5HP
- Sold Sep 2009£330,000 | 4 Bed House7, Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26 5HP7, Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26 5HP
- Sold Oct 2003£249,950 | 4 Bed House7, Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26 5HP7, Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26 5HP
- Sold Aug 2002£249,000 | 4 Bed House7, Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26 5HP7, Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26 5HP
Nearby Postcodes
BN26 5HP is the 36th largest and the 354th most expensive postcode out of the 505 postcodes in the BN26 area.
- BN26 5HX, Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26BN26 5HX2 Addresses|57 m away
- BN26 5HR, Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26BN26 5HR1 Addresses|73 m away
- BN26 5HQ, Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26BN26 5HQ10 Addresses|86 m away
- BN26 5HW, Golden Miller Lane, Polegate, BN26BN26 5HW37 Addresses|122 m away
- BN26 5HY, Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26BN26 5HY6 Addresses|149 m away
Property Types
- 1 mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979
- 1 other address of unknown type
- mid-century house (1)
- Unknown (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 1 property.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (1)
- G (0)
- D (0)
- No EPC (1)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jul 2025£600,000 | 4 Bed House7, Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26 5HP7, Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26 5HP
- Sold Oct 2025£418,000 | 3 Bed House1, Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26 5HY1, Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26 5HY
- Sold Oct 2010£410,000 | 5 Bed HouseHomefield, Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26 5HRHomefield, Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26 5HR
Schools Nearby
- Polegate Primary School1.2 km away
- Willingdon Primary School1.4 km away
- Oakwood Primary Academy2.9 km away
- Willingdon Community School1.0 km away
- The Eastbourne Academy3.2 km away
- Ratton School3.7 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to BN26 5HP is Polegate station, which is 900 metres away.
- Polegate|900 m away
- Hampden Park (Sussex)|4.1 km away
- Berwick (Sussex)|5.3 km away
- Pevensey & Westham|6.4 km away
