Gainsborough Lane - BN26 5HX
Key Postcode Insights
BN26 5HX is a residential postcode situated on Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26 with 2 addresses.
It ranks as the 37th largest and 271st most expensive of the 505 postcodes in the BN26 area. The most common property type is a early-century house built between 1912 and 1935.
The postcode contains a total of 2 properties: 2 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £356,245
- 10 Year change
- up 24.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,430pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 54.8%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £473/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.8%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
BN26 5HX is a residential postcode situated on Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26 with 2 addresses.
It ranks as the 37th largest and 271st most expensive of the 505 postcodes in the BN26 area. The most common property type is a early-century house built between 1912 and 1935.
The postcode contains a total of 2 properties: 2 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £356,245
- 10 Year change
- up 24.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,430pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 54.8%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £473/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.8%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin BN26 5HX
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in BN26 5HX sold for £343,000 on 8th December 2017. Since then prices are up an average of 18.2%.
The current average value in the postcode is £356,245.
The BN26 5HX Sales Market has increased by 24.3% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -2.1% | £356,245 |
| June 2025 | -0.8% | £363,872 |
| June 2024 | -3% | £366,959 |
| June 2023 | 1.8% | £378,256 |
| June 2022 | 9.8% | £371,426 |
| June 2021 | 8.9% | £338,367 |
| June 2020 | 0.6% | £310,649 |
| June 2019 | -0.1% | £308,694 |
| June 2018 | 4.6% | £308,948 |
| June 2017 | 3.1% | £295,447 |
| June 2016 | 11.3% | £286,673 |
| June 2015 | 8.2% | £257,471 |
| June 2014 | 7.2% | £238,016 |
| June 2013 | 1.2% | £222,054 |
| June 2012 | 4% | £219,335 |
| June 2011 | -3.1% | £210,884 |
| June 2010 | 11.6% | £217,720 |
| June 2009 | -12.2% | £195,164 |
| June 2008 | -4.1% | £222,242 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £231,826 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,430.
The BN26 5HX Rental Market has increased by 54.8% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.7% | £1,430pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.1% | £1,393pcm |
| June 2024 | 5.1% | £1,337pcm |
| June 2023 | 6% | £1,272pcm |
| June 2022 | 16.1% | £1,200pcm |
| June 2021 | 6.8% | £1,034pcm |
| June 2020 | -0.1% | £968pcm |
| June 2019 | 2.2% | £968pcm |
| June 2018 | 1% | £948pcm |
| June 2017 | 1.6% | £938pcm |
| June 2016 | 6.5% | £924pcm |
| June 2015 | 4.5% | £868pcm |
| June 2014 | 4.5% | £830pcm |
| June 2013 | 1.2% | £795pcm |
| June 2012 | 2.5% | £785pcm |
| June 2011 | 0.3% | £766pcm |
| June 2010 | 8.5% | £764pcm |
| June 2009 | -4.3% | £704pcm |
| June 2008 | 2.4% | £735pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £718pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 8th December 2017 for £343,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 18.2%. The postcode has had a total of 3 sales since 1995.
BN26 5HX has seen no sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Dec 2017£343,000 | 2 Bed House10, Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26 5HX10, Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26 5HX
- Sold Sep 2016£240,000 | 2 Bed House10, Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26 5HX10, Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26 5HX
- Sold Apr 1998£88,500 | 2 Bed House8, Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26 5HX8, Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26 5HX
Nearby Postcodes
BN26 5HX is the 37th largest and the 271st most expensive postcode out of the 505 postcodes in the BN26 area.
- BN26 5HP, Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26BN26 5HP2 Addresses|57 m away
- BN26 5HR, Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26BN26 5HR1 Addresses|93 m away
- BN26 5HY, Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26BN26 5HY6 Addresses|108 m away
- BN26 5HU, Hyperion Avenue, Polegate, BN26BN26 5HU24 Addresses|115 m away
- BN26 5HQ, Gainsborough Lane, Polegate, BN26BN26 5HQ10 Addresses|118 m away
Property Types
- 1 early-century house built between 1912 and 1935
- 1 other address of unknown type
- early-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 School1.1 km away
- Willingdon Primary School1.4 km away
- Oakwood Primary Academy2.9 km away
- Willingdon Community School1.1 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 5HX is Polegate station, which is 900 metres away.
- Polegate|900 m away
- Hampden Park (Sussex)|4.2 km away
- Berwick (Sussex)|5.2 km away
- Pevensey & Westham|6.4 km away
