Most and least expensive streets in the BN postcode

From millionaires mansions to cosy, country cottages, BN postcodes boasts the lot.

But Sussex’s accessibility to London and closeness to stunning coastlines means that houses in the area rarely come cheap.

So, for those of you looking to find your perfect place at an appropriate price point, here is a list of the most and least expensive streets in the area.

1. Most expensive - Dale Avenue in Hassocks

THE BN postcode stretches from Arundel to Pevensey, with Lewes, Hailsham, Henfield, Steyning, Worthing, Arundel and Hassocks marking its northern border.

And it is the last name on that list that can proudly say it has the most expensive street in the region in recent years.

Three properties in Dale Avenue, Hassocks, have been sold since 2015, with an eye-watering average price of £2,392,500.

With an Outstanding Ofsted rated secondary school in the residential street - Downlands Community School - and Hassocks train station only a short walk away, it’s easy to see why houses in the avenue are so sought after.

A Thameslink train can take travellers from the station to London Bridge in less than 45 minutes, making it ideal for commuters. Alternatively, the railway line can also take passengers into Brighton in the blink of an eye.

Perhaps this is why Vloggers Zoe Sugg and Alfie Deyes choose to live in the area.

The data was sourced by buying company Property Solvers using data from Her Majesty’s Land Registry.

2. Second most expensive - Rotten Row in Lewes

Rotten by name but certainly not by nature, this secluded street comes in at number two.

Three homes have been sold in Lewes 'Rotten Row over the last five years with an average price of £2,115,000, and it's easy to see why.

The rural street is lined with a stone wall, giving privacy to the houses on either side.

Many of the spacious properties are graced with large gardens, garages and driveways, with windows giving expansive views over rolling green hills that surround the area.

The greenery continues within the street, with sweeping trees hanging over much of the wall and road.

3. Third most expensive - Roedean Crescent in Brighton

Roedean Crescent in Brighton comes in at number two.

Set inland from Brighton Marina, the road boasts rows of generously sized houses.

As a result, it is no surprise that the average asking price for the seven homes sold in the street in the last five years is a staggering £1,857,142.

In August last year, estate agents Brand Vaughan listed the pictured property for £2,500,000.

Construction on the five-bedroom house started in the 1930s, but many features including a heated outdoor swimming pool have been added since then.

Described by developers as a "private paradise", there are also four bathrooms, two spacious living rooms and a large garden.

Brand Vaughan said: "Inside, you’ll experience cosmopolitan living at its most sophisticated, but there are discreet practical touches like the energy efficient windows at the back and a utility room by the garages."

4. Fourth most expensive - Withdean Road in Brighton

Taking the fourth spot, its Withdean Road in Brighton with new homeowners paying an average price of £1,819,142 for a place in the prized street.

This is an average of seven homes bought since 2015.

In November, The Argus showed readers a sneak peak inside one of the houses in the sought-after street (pictured) which was on the market for a whopping £2million.

The six-bedroom property also offers buyers two bathrooms, three reception rooms, four shower rooms, a sauna and massive garden.

The listing for the house on property website Zoopla stated: "Designer touches throughout give this stunning detached property a contemporary charm. Combining exceptional views over Brighton and a prestigious location, this beautiful family home features spacious, natural light-filled rooms that bring the outside in thanks to extensive floor-to-ceiling windows throughout.”

5. Fourth least expensive - Susans Road in Eastbourne

Now we move on to the least expensive roads in the BN postcode.

For those looking to save money while staying in the South East, some of these streets could be perfect.

Susans Road in Eastbourne is the fourth least expensive in the area.

Three homes sold in the street in the last five years have been snapped up for an average of £81,750 - a far throw from the multi-million pound homes featured in the first half of this article.

But the street has its charms with a string of terraced houses.

Only a seven minute from Eastbourne seafront and pier, the area also has Polish, Indian, Italian and Turkish restaurants within metres of residents' front doors.

People living there have plenty of options to choose from if they fancy a bite to eat .

6. Third least expensive - Cavell Avenue in Peacehaven

Slightly closer to home for those living in Brighton and Hove, Homecoast House in Cavell Avenue, Peacehaven, has the third least expensive houses in the BN postcode.

With nine houses sold in the street since 2015, the mean price for one of these properties was £77,408.

Peacehaven has an enviable location.

It is just a six mile drive along the A259 into Brighton but offers a quiet alternative from the bright lights of the city.

Residents also have easy access to spectacular walks along the white chalk cliffs in nearby Telscombe - making it a perfect place to buy a property for dog-walkers or those who just have a love of the outdoors.

Homecoast house is opposite The Dell park and has a range of schools, churches and businesses nearby, as well as being just metres from the seafront and a pebble beach.

Peacehaven was founded during the Second World War by entrepreneur Charles Neville, who intended for the town to be a new "garden city by the sea".

The town was named Peacehaven after a series of competitions hosted by its founder to find it a title.

7. Second most expensive - The Avenue in Eastbourne

The second cheapest street in the BN postcode sees a return to Eastbourne.

House prices over the last half-a-decade in Homegate House, The Avenue, plummet more than £4,000 from third place, falling to £73,352.

This is an average taken from the sale of 22 houses in that time.

For this price, residents can enjoy a miniscule meander to Eastbourne Railway Station, which is less than 500 metre away.

There is also access to green space with Gildredge Park and Eastbourne Downs Golf Club nearby, as well as the University of Brighton's Eastbourne Campus.

This amenity also has the University of Brighton Sports Centre, with a fitness suite, swimming pool, two gymnasiums and an artificial sports pitch.

This, alongside Eastbourne Boxing Club in nearby Commercial Mews North, mean residents have a whole host of options when it comes to hobbies.

These benefits come on top of several others offered by the seaside resort.

The town is close to Beachy Head, the highest chalk sea cliff in Britain, and also has a choice of cinemas and events venues and more to keep people busy.

Earlier this year, the town centre won the "Re:generate Revo Gold Award" after a multi-million pound investment brought new shops, restaurants and a multi-screen cinema to the centre.

8. Least expensive - Station Road in Polegate

We have a winner. A champion in the competition to be named the cheapest street in the BN postcode.

Our victor is Station Road in Polegate.

The road has an average price of just £72,916, spread across three houses purchased in the area since 2015.

Polegate is located on the old Roman road between Pevensey and Lewes, giving it easy access to the seaside resort and the historic town respectively.

It was once a railway hub with links to Hailsham and Hastings among other nearby settlements, but these were closed in the 1960s as part of the Beeching cuts.

Polegate was also the home to one of the cheapest properties bought in the BN postcode in the last five years.

One lucky punter was able to buy a house in Watermill Close for less than £60,000.

Other properties to duck below this figure in that time can be found in Seaside, Eastbourne, and Marden House in Highfield.

At the other end of the spectrum, one of the priciest purchases recorded was a seven-bedroom detached house in Brickhurst Lane, Laughton, near Uckfield.

This fetched a princely sum of £2.75 million in November 2015.

Another notable sale came in March 2017 when another detached property in Hassocks Road, Hurstpierpoint, fetched £2.145 million.