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25 Rufus Close, Lewes, BN7 1BG

UPRN:100060062070End Terrace House4 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: D (65)
Data freshness:Planning· 3mo agoPlanning: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-23T07:57:35.073488+00:00)EPC· 4mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refreshCouncil Tax· 4mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-03T07:41:16.386402+00:00)
25 Rufus Close, Lewes, BN7 1BG

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
8 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
16 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£657,000
£625k - £690kHigh
Estimate
£657k
Range
£625k – £690k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,000
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£2,000
Yield
3.65%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

25 Rufus Close earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 77/100. Investment score 59/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is excellent (88/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsMarket estimates (third-party AVM)Defra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
77/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
59/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
30/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
88/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 34Bike 68
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£657,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,000
Gross Yield3.65%
1y Growth+5.7%
3y Growth-0.0%
5y Growth+0.1%
10y Growth+2.1%
Last Sold Price-
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
1BN7 1BG
Approval Rate
100%12mo
Development
low
  • SDNP/26/04285/TPO
    T1 - Common Lime - High crown lift (approx. 11m) of epicormic growth; crown thin by 20%; prune back branches overhanging garden by up to 2m T2 - Common Lime - High crown lift (approx. 11m) of epicormic growth; crown thin by 20%; prune back branches overhanging garden by up to 2m T3 - Common Beech - Raise canopy on southern side and prune back branches overhanging neighbouring property by 2-3m to provide at least 3m clearance
    Pending
  • SDNP/26/04241/FUL
    Proposed change of use to a mixed use comprising retail sales (Class E(a)), storage and distribution (Class B8), online retail operations and associated office accommodation, in connection with charitable retail activities.
    Pending
  • SDNP/26/04206/FUL
    Fire safety improvements to include; replacement of rear lounge sash window with timber fire escape sash window, installation of steel escape walkway to rear flat roof, replacement of cellar grille, fire resisting lining to cellar stair enclosure and installation of fire doors to cellar and shop-to-flat door
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership61.8%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
17 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
-
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£33,088
Population Density3,496 /km²
Owner Occupied66%
Age Distribution
0-15 15%16-64 61%65+ 24%
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Schools Nearby

  • Lewes Old Grammar School
    0.3 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Western Road Community Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Southover CofE Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School
    0.5 mi
    Good

2 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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