42, West Close
42, West Close
Description & Estimates
Public records show 42, West Close, Polegate to be an early-century freehold house with 527 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 265 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 2 bedrooms with a garden.
42, West Close, Polegate has an estimated sale value of £254,490 and an estimated rental value of £1,197 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
West Close, Alfriston, Polegate, BN26 lies in the borough of Wealden, within the BN26 postal district.
Our Data Sources
42, West Close, Polegate has a single entry in the Land Registry from April 2017 and a single entry in the EPC database dated May 2016.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 42, West Close, Polegate would be worth £267,215, with a potential rental value of £1,257 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £236,676, with a rental value of £1,114 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 42, West Close, Polegate has declined by £7,845 (3.1%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has climbed by £28 (2.3%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.6%.
Plot Size
42, West Close, Polegate occupies a 265 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 22 other houses in this postcode, 21 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 20th largest.
Energy Efficiency
42, West Close, Polegate has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of F. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 26 May 2016.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Electric storage heaters.
Sold Prices
42, West Close, Polegate last changed hands on 27th April 2017, selling for £250,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 27.7% since April 2017.
- Sold Apr 2017£250,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 650 metres of 42, West Close, Polegate across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 40, West Close, Polegate, BN26 6EL, a freehold house, sold at £280,000 on the 17th December 2025.
Read more about house prices in BN26.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 42, West Close, Polegate as the 50th largest and the 52nd most expensive of the 58 addresses on West Close, Alfriston, Polegate, BN26.
Against the BN26 postcode district average, it is £115k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 200mPolegate Primary School
- 1.9kmWillingdon Primary School
- 2.6kmOakwood Primary Academy
- 1.7kmWillingdon Community School
- 3.0kmThe Eastbourne Academy
- 3.5kmThe Turing School
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Public Transport Nearby
Polegate station is the nearest stop to 42, West Close, Polegate at 500 metres away.
- 500mPolegate
- 3.8kmHampden Park (Sussex)
- 5.4kmPevensey & Westham
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
