Sold STC Detached

5 YEW TREE CLOSE

BOGNOR REGIS, WEST SUSSEX PO22 9UB

3 beds 1 baths 1,066 sq ft Listed 8 Oct 2022 (-1346d)

£400,000

Reduced on 7 Jun 2023

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# 3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (PO22 9UB)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 5 YEW TREE CLOSE, BOGNOR REGIS, WEST SUSSEX PO22 9UB |
| Price | £400,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 99 m² |
| Last sold | £380,000 Oct 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 28/09/2032
- **Current heating cost:** £698/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,930

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- E (£30)
- G (£350 - £450)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0300-2381-4210-2722-6071)

## Description

* NO CHAIN *

Whitlocks Estate Agents are delighted to offer this rare opportunity to purchase this Detached Bungalow situated down a private cul-de-sac in a peaceful residential area of North Bersted, Bognor Regis. The property is extremely spacious inside and would make a wonderful home.

All the principle rooms are situated to the rear of the property, the Lounge opens into the Dining Room which offers lovely views and access onto the rear Garden and there is a fitted Kitchen with a separate Utility providing a side entrance to the Garden.

Following on there are three Bedrooms that are an ideal size, with plenty of room for storage. There is also a good size Shower Room that has Wet Room style facilities and there is a further Cloakroom.

Further benefits include UPVC Double Glazing and Gas Fired Central Heating throughout.

Outside to the rear, the completely secluded Garden offers a Southerly aspect, there is a two-tier Grass / Patio Area, that is surrounded by a variety of beautiful, low-maintenance plants and foliage.

There is also an Undercover-Terraced that has plenty of room for an outside Dining Area and access to two separate Outbuildings.

At the front of the beautiful property,  there is a garage that is suitable for a car or storage towards the end of the driveway, in which has plenty of room for vehicles.

**Entrance** -

**Entrance Hall** -

**Kitchen** - 3.02m x 2.97m (9'11 x 9'9) -

**Utility** - 2.01m x 1.45m (6'7 x 4'9) -

**Lounge** - 3.58m x 5.46m (11'9 x 17'11) -

**Dining Room** - 3.99m x 2.67m (13'1 x 8'9) -

**Bedroom One** - 4.57m x 3.63m (15'0 x 11'11) -

**Bedroom Two** - 3.00m x 3.30m (9'10 x 10'10) -

**Bedroom Three** - 3.33m x 2.39m (10'11 x 7'10) -

**Wet Room** -

**Separate Toilet** -

**Outside** -

**Rear** -

**Front** -

**Driveway** -

**Garage** - 2.69m x 6.05m (8'10 x 19'10) -

**Outbuilding One** - 2.69m x 2.13m (8'10 x 7'0) -

**Outbuilding Two** - 2.62m x 2.11m (8'7 x 6'11) -

**Additional Information** - • The Council Tax Band is E

• The Boiler is located in the Utility Room

• The Loft is boarded and there is a loft ladder

**Location** - Located to the north east of the Town Centre, North Bersted is a popular area amongst families due to the fantastic range of facilities on offer, which include a variety of Schools, Sports Facilities, Gyms, Supermarkets, Retail Estates, Shops, Pubs, Fast Food Outlets and many more! There is also a regular Bus Service with many stops throughout the area, in addition to being within easy commuting distance to the larger Cities such as Chichester, Portsmouth, Southampton, Worthing and Brighton. North Bersted also includes a vast choice of Playing Fields, complete with Football Pitches, Basketball Courts and Play Parks an ideal place for Children. Furthermore, Bersted Brooks is a stunning Nature Reserve where there is a variety of wildlife and popular for dog walking.

## Property Photos

- ![Front](/listings/photos/127879619/507451) - Front
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/127879619/507456) - Lounge
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/127879619/507459) - Lounge
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/127879619/507463) - Kitchen
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/127879619/507468) - Dining Room
- ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/127879619/507472) - Bedroom One
- ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/127879619/507479) - Bedroom One
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/127879619/507484) - Bedroom Two
- ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/127879619/507490) - Bedroom Three
- ![Wet Room](/listings/photos/127879619/507495) - Wet Room
- ![Rear](/listings/photos/127879619/507500) - Rear
- ![Terrace](/listings/photos/127879619/507504) - Terrace
- ![Rear](/listings/photos/127879619/507509) - Rear

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/127879619/507514) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/127879619/507520) - EE Rating

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #11101430
- **Address:** 5 Yew Tree Close, BOGNOR REGIS, PO22 9UB
- **Certificate Issued:** 20/07/2015
- **Work Completed:** 30/06/2015
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #9339346
- **Address:** 5 Yew Tree Close, BOGNOR REGIS, PO22 9UB
- **Certificate Issued:** 18/02/2013
- **Work Completed:** 24/02/2012
- **Items:** 4 window(s), 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #14822676
- **Address:** 5 Yew Tree Close, BOGNOR REGIS, PO22 9UB
- **Certificate Issued:** 10/10/2021
- **Work Completed:** 15/09/2021
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 5 YEW TREE CLOSE, BOGNOR REGIS, ARUN, WEST SUSSEX, PO22 9UB | £380,000 | 19/10/2023 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 52 MANSFIELD ROAD, BOGNOR REGIS, ARUN, WEST SUSSEX, PO22 9HB | £375,000 | 04/08/2023 | Detached |
| 3 SANDYMOUNT AVENUE, BOGNOR REGIS, ARUN, WEST SUSSEX, PO22 9ET | £300,000 | 14/07/2023 | Detached |
| 10 HAWKS PLACE, BOGNOR REGIS, ARUN, WEST SUSSEX, PO22 9LZ | £380,925 | 20/06/2023 | Detached |
| 35 SHERWOOD ROAD, BOGNOR REGIS, ARUN, WEST SUSSEX, PO22 9DR | £375,000 | 29/03/2023 | Detached |
| 27 SHERWOOD ROAD, BOGNOR REGIS, ARUN, WEST SUSSEX, PO22 9DR | £432,000 | 16/12/2021 | Detached |
| 47 HAZEL ROAD, BOGNOR REGIS, ARUN, WEST SUSSEX, PO22 9ED | £358,000 | 26/10/2021 | Detached |
| 38 FAIRLANDS, BOGNOR REGIS, ARUN, WEST SUSSEX, PO22 9BU | £400,000 | 23/06/2021 | Detached |
| 37 VAN GOGH PLACE, BOGNOR REGIS, ARUN, WEST SUSSEX, PO22 9BQ | £322,000 | 18/06/2021 | Detached |

**Area average:** £367,866 (8 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £567,668 (51 Detached, PO22, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -29.5%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Arun). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,099/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,221/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,343/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Worthing (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,177/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Markfield, PO22 | £1,450/mo | 3 | 0.22 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Flat, Carlingford Court, PO21 | £2,050/mo | 3 | 0.6 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,750/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.44% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £218,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £175,000

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,750/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.3%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 19×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-25/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0.3%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £4,040/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 13.5%
- **10y growth:** 40.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Arun; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -1%
- **5y growth (index):** 10.3%
- **10y growth (index):** 29.4%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

99 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£380,000 Oct 2023

Price per m²

£4,040/m²

Local average

£567,668 (-29.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (18,245 of 33,755)

Street crime

375 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

No Chain
Spacious Detached Bungalow
Three Double Bedrooms
Rear Aspect Lounge Leading Through to the Dining Room
Fitted Kitchen and Utility
Fitted Wet Room and Separate Toilet
UPVC Double Glazing and Gas Fired Central Heating
Completely Secluded South-Facing Garden
Garage and Driveway
Private Cul-De-Sac Location

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

* NO CHAIN *

Whitlocks Estate Agents are delighted to offer this rare opportunity to purchase this Detached Bungalow situated down a private cul-de-sac in a peaceful residential area of North Bersted, Bognor Regis. The property is extremely spacious inside and would make a wonderful home.

All the principle rooms are situated to the rear of the property, the Lounge opens into the Dining Room which offers lovely views and access onto the rear Garden and there is a fitted Kitchen with a separate Utility providing a side entrance to the Garden.

Following on there are three Bedrooms that are an ideal size, with plenty of room for storage. There is also a good size Shower Room that has Wet Room style facilities and there is a further Cloakroom.

Further benefits include UPVC Double Glazing and Gas Fired Central Heating throughout.

Outside to the rear, the completely secluded Garden offers a Southerly aspect, there is a two-tier Grass / Patio Area, that is surrounded by a variety of beautiful, low-maintenance plants and foliage.

There is also an Undercover-Terraced that has plenty of room for an outside Dining Area and access to two separate Outbuildings.

At the front of the beautiful property, there is a garage that is suitable for a car or storage towards the end of the driveway, in which has plenty of room for vehicles.

Entrance -

Entrance Hall -

Kitchen - 3.02m x 2.97m (9'11 x 9'9) -

Utility - 2.01m x 1.45m (6'7 x 4'9) -

Lounge - 3.58m x 5.46m (11'9 x 17'11) -

Dining Room - 3.99m x 2.67m (13'1 x 8'9) -

Bedroom One - 4.57m x 3.63m (15'0 x 11'11) -

Bedroom Two - 3.00m x 3.30m (9'10 x 10'10) -

Bedroom Three - 3.33m x 2.39m (10'11 x 7'10) -

Wet Room -

Separate Toilet -

Outside -

Rear -

Front -

Driveway -

Garage - 2.69m x 6.05m (8'10 x 19'10) -

Outbuilding One - 2.69m x 2.13m (8'10 x 7'0) -

Outbuilding Two - 2.62m x 2.11m (8'7 x 6'11) -

Additional Information - • The Council Tax Band is E
• The Boiler is located in the Utility Room
• The Loft is boarded and there is a loft ladder

Location - Located to the north east of the Town Centre, North Bersted is a popular area amongst families due to the fantastic range of facilities on offer, which include a variety of Schools, Sports Facilities, Gyms, Supermarkets, Retail Estates, Shops, Pubs, Fast Food Outlets and many more! There is also a regular Bus Service with many stops throughout the area, in addition to being within easy commuting distance to the larger Cities such as Chichester, Portsmouth, Southampton, Worthing and Brighton. North Bersted also includes a vast choice of Playing Fields, complete with Football Pitches, Basketball Courts and Play Parks an ideal place for Children. Furthermore, Bersted Brooks is a stunning Nature Reserve where there is a variety of wildlife and popular for dog walking.

Listed by

Bognor Regis

Whitlocks Estate Agents

Reference: 127879619

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 29/09/2022

Expiry date: 28/09/2032

Current heating cost: £698/year

Potential heating cost: £577/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,930

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£30)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #11101430

Property Details

Street: 5 Yew Tree Close

Town: BOGNOR REGIS

Postcode: PO22 9UB

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 20/07/2015

Work Completed: 30/06/2015

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #9339346

Property Details

Street: 5 Yew Tree Close

Town: BOGNOR REGIS

Postcode: PO22 9UB

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 18/02/2013

Work Completed: 24/02/2012

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #14822676 Recent

Property Details

Street: 5 Yew Tree Close

Town: BOGNOR REGIS

Postcode: PO22 9UB

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 10/10/2021

Work Completed: 15/09/2021

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	19/10/2023 (2 years ago)	£380,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
52 MANSFIELD ROAD, BOGNOR REGIS, ARUN, WEST SUSSEX, PO22 9HB	£375,000	04/08/2023	Detached
3 SANDYMOUNT AVENUE, BOGNOR REGIS, ARUN, WEST SUSSEX, PO22 9ET	£300,000	14/07/2023	Detached
10 HAWKS PLACE, BOGNOR REGIS, ARUN, WEST SUSSEX, PO22 9LZ	£380,925	20/06/2023	Detached
35 SHERWOOD ROAD, BOGNOR REGIS, ARUN, WEST SUSSEX, PO22 9DR	£375,000	29/03/2023	Detached
27 SHERWOOD ROAD, BOGNOR REGIS, ARUN, WEST SUSSEX, PO22 9DR	£432,000	16/12/2021	Detached
47 HAZEL ROAD, BOGNOR REGIS, ARUN, WEST SUSSEX, PO22 9ED	£358,000	26/10/2021	Detached
38 FAIRLANDS, BOGNOR REGIS, ARUN, WEST SUSSEX, PO22 9BU	£400,000	23/06/2021	Detached
37 VAN GOGH PLACE, BOGNOR REGIS, ARUN, WEST SUSSEX, PO22 9BQ	£322,000	18/06/2021	Detached

Area average: £367,866 (8 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 13.5%

10y growth 40.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Arun. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -1%

5y (index) 10.3%

10y (index) 29.4%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Arun. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,099/mo

Realistic £1,221/mo

Optimistic £1,343/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Arun.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Worthing: £1,177/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View PO22 9UB

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Durlston Drive	0.1 miles
Shop	One Stop	0.1 miles
Shop	Head and Jones Hair	0.1 miles
Train station	Bognor Regis	0.8 miles
University	University of Chichester (Bognor Campus)	1.1 miles
Train station	Barnham	2.9 miles
Hospital	Connolly House	5.3 miles
University	Unknown	5.3 miles
Hospital	Zachary Merton Hospital	8.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	101
Anti-social behaviour	65
Shoplifting	64
Criminal damage and arson	30
Public order	25
Vehicle crime	25
Other theft	20
Burglary	13
Drugs	11
Robbery	11
Possession of weapons	5
Other crime	3
Bicycle theft	2
Total incidents	375

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Bersted Green Primary School, Bognor Regis	Primary	0.2 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Bartons Primary School, Bognor Regis	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 15 Jan 2020
South Bersted CofE Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 23 Jun 2017
The Regis School	Secondary	0.5 miles	Good — 24 Nov 2017
Southway Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 5 May 2022

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
3 Bed Terraced House, Markfield, PO22	£1,450/mo	3	0.22 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Flat, Carlingford Court, PO21	£2,050/mo	3	0.6 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,750/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.44%

Max investor price (0.8%) £218,750

Target investor price (1%) £175,000

Gross yield 5.3%

Cost-to-rent ratio 19×

Monthly cashflow £-25/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -0.3%

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).