Gainsborough Lane - BN26 5HQ
Key Postcode Insights
BN26 5HQ is a residential postcode situated on Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26 with 10 addresses.
It ranks as the 263rd largest and 353rd most expensive of the 505 postcodes in the BN26 area.
The postcode contains a total of 10 properties: 10 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £460,076
- 10 Year change
- up 24.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,773pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 54.8%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £357/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.6%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
BN26 5HQ is a residential postcode situated on Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26 with 10 addresses.
It ranks as the 263rd largest and 353rd most expensive of the 505 postcodes in the BN26 area.
The postcode contains a total of 10 properties: 10 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £460,076
- 10 Year change
- up 24.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,773pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 54.8%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £357/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.6%/year/yr
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in BN26 5HQ sold for £378,000 on 17th May 2024. Since then prices are up an average of 24.2%.
The current average value in the postcode is £460,076.
The BN26 5HQ Sales Market has increased by 24.3% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -2.4% | £460,076 |
| June 2025 | -1.1% | £471,239 |
| June 2024 | -3.1% | £476,250 |
| June 2023 | 2.2% | £491,474 |
| June 2022 | 9.8% | £480,867 |
| June 2021 | 9.3% | £438,069 |
| June 2020 | 0.9% | £400,866 |
| June 2019 | -0.2% | £397,220 |
| June 2018 | 4.4% | £397,947 |
| June 2017 | 3% | £381,212 |
| June 2016 | 10.9% | £370,230 |
| June 2015 | 7.9% | £333,839 |
| June 2014 | 6.5% | £309,398 |
| June 2013 | 1.2% | £290,626 |
| June 2012 | 3.4% | £287,162 |
| June 2011 | -2.1% | £277,641 |
| June 2010 | 12% | £283,687 |
| June 2009 | -11.6% | £253,305 |
| June 2008 | -3.6% | £286,532 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £297,283 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,773.
The BN26 5HQ Rental Market has increased by 54.8% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.4% | £1,773pcm |
| June 2025 | 3.9% | £1,732pcm |
| June 2024 | 5% | £1,666pcm |
| June 2023 | 6.4% | £1,587pcm |
| June 2022 | 16.1% | £1,491pcm |
| June 2021 | 7.1% | £1,285pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.2% | £1,199pcm |
| June 2019 | 2% | £1,196pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.9% | £1,172pcm |
| June 2017 | 1.5% | £1,162pcm |
| June 2016 | 6% | £1,145pcm |
| June 2015 | 4.2% | £1,080pcm |
| June 2014 | 3.8% | £1,036pcm |
| June 2013 | 1.2% | £998pcm |
| June 2012 | 1.9% | £987pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.4% | £968pcm |
| June 2010 | 8.9% | £955pcm |
| June 2009 | -3.6% | £877pcm |
| June 2008 | 2.9% | £910pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £885pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 17th May 2024 for £378,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 24.2%. The postcode has had a total of 12 sales since 1995.
BN26 5HQ has seen 2 sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold May 2024£378,000 | 4 Bed HouseEpsom, The Stud Farm Stables, Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26 5HQEpsom, The Stud Farm Stables, Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26 5HQ
- Sold Feb 2024£375,000 | 4 Bed HouseLingfield, The Stud Farm Stables, Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26 5HQLingfield, The Stud Farm Stables, Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26 5HQ
- Sold Jun 2016£375,000 | 4 Bed HouseAintree, The Stud Farm Stables, Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26 5HQAintree, The Stud Farm Stables, Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26 5HQ
- Sold Dec 2013£332,000 | 2 Bed HouseYork, The Stud Farm Stables, Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26 5HQYork, The Stud Farm Stables, Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26 5HQ
- Sold Jun 2013£250,000 | 3 Bed HouseNewmarket, The Stud Farm Stables, Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26 5HQNewmarket, The Stud Farm Stables, Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26 5HQ
Nearby Postcodes
BN26 5HQ is the 263rd largest and the 353rd most expensive postcode out of the 505 postcodes in the BN26 area.
- BN26 5HR, Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26BN26 5HR1 Addresses|30 m away
- BN26 5HP, Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26BN26 5HP2 Addresses|86 m away
- BN26 5HX, Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26BN26 5HX2 Addresses|118 m away
- BN26 5HS, Sunstar Lane, Polegate, BN26BN26 5HS43 Addresses|128 m away
- BN26 5HU, Hyperion Avenue, Polegate, BN26BN26 5HU24 Addresses|171 m away
Property Types
- 10 other addresses of unknown type
- Unknown (10)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 6 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (6)
- G (0)
- D (0)
- No EPC (4)
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 5HQ is Polegate station, which is 1.0 kilometres away.
- Polegate|1.0 km away
- Hampden Park (Sussex)|4.2 km away
- Berwick (Sussex)|5.2 km away
- Pevensey & Westham|6.5 km away
