What type of property is 1 The Close, BN20 0HB?

1 The Close, BN20 0HB is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 1 The Close, BN20 0HB last change hands?

1 The Close, BN20 0HB last sold for £725,000 in June 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 The Close, BN20 0HB?

The current EPC rating for 1 The Close, BN20 0HB is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2011 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 The Close, BN20 0HB?

1 The Close, BN20 0HB has a recorded floor area of 240 m² (2,583 sq ft), around 80 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BN20 0HB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 The Close, BN20 0HB heated?

The latest EPC at 1 The Close, BN20 0HB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 1 The Close, BN20 0HB had any planning applications?

1 The Close, BN20 0HB has 2 approved extension applications on file going back to January 2013. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 The Close, BN20 0HB?

1 The Close, BN20 0HB is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 1 The Close, BN20 0HB located?

1 The Close, BN20 0HB sits in East Dean, Eastbourne, Eastbourne. It falls within the BN20 postcode district.

Is 1 The Close, BN20 0HB in a safe area?

Police records around 1 The Close, BN20 0HB show an average of 98 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What transport links are near 1 The Close, BN20 0HB?

The closest bus stop to 1 The Close, BN20 0HB is St Mary the Virgin Church, 282m away. In total there are 21 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 The Close, East Dean, Eastbourne, BN20 0HB

6 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

240 m²

2583 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 The Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

1 The Close is a three-bedroom detached house in East Dean, Eastbourne, Eastbourne (BN20 0HB). It has a recorded floor area of 240 m² (around 2583 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in July 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £1,238,000 sits 70.8% above the 2012 sale of £725,000. 6 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in June 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas fired

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

1 The Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Jul 2011

EPC improved fromE46toC74

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Low Energy Lighting

37%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 The Close, East Dean, Eastbourne, BN20 0HB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 The Close has been through 4 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

6 applications on record at 1 The Close, East Dean, Eastbourne, BN20 0HB

6decisions4extensions55documents1nearby

Nov 2010
ConservatoryOutline
Outcome in report
CONSERVATORY
Extension
Documents
14 docs on file
Reference
WD/2010/2257/LDP
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
OutbuildingJun 2022Decision
AmendmentAug 2014Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1 The Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,238,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£725,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

14 June 2012Most recent
£725,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in BN20 0HB: £645,000 (2023–1998).

Nearby sales in BN20 0HB

On the street

Versus other The Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 The Close is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£3,021

Street avg £4,166

Below

Floor Area

240 m²

Street avg 242 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

6.0 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Eastbourne report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

98/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

St Mary the Virgin Church — bus stop.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN20 0HB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN20 0HB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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