Beech Tree Cottage, Friston Hill, East Dean, Eastbourne, BN20 0BP
About Beech Tree Cottage
Beech Tree Cottage is a semi-detached house in East Dean, Eastbourne, Eastbourne (BN20 0BP). It has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (around 1227 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (August 2017) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.
Across 1998–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £524,000 sits 56.4% above the 2018 sale of £335,000. Last sold in February 2018, so it's been off the market for around 8 years.
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system changed
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
Beech Tree Cottage has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Beech Tree Cottage has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.
£524,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 20 years.
£335,000
Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 20 years.
Sales timeline
2 February 2018Most recent
£335,000
+35.4%over 12 years18 September 2005
£247,500
+179.7%over 7 years15 January 1998
£88,500
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
7/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
East Dean Bus Shelter — bus stop.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
48.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.0dB







