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3 Downlands Way, East Dean, Eastbourne, BN20 0HR

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 02
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
69 m²
743 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 77
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 3 Downlands Way

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

3 Downlands Way is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in East Dean, Eastbourne, Eastbourne (BN20 0HR). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. Other recorded features include a balcony.

It hasn't traded since January 1999, a hold of 28 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £224,000 sits 211.1% above the 1999 sale of £72,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£97/sq ft) was about 61.1% below the postcode norm.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • EnsuiteYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • GarageYes
  • BalconyYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Oct 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 October 2034

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2019from Sept 2009
EPC improved fromE54toC69
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
0%33%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2024from Oct 2019
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Downlands Way, East Dean, Eastbourne, BN20 0HR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Downlands Way has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

3 Downlands Way's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1999).

Current estimate

£224,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (1999)

£72,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 January 1999Most recent

    £72,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN20 0HR: £215,000 (2025–2017).

On the street

Versus other Downlands Way homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 3 Downlands Way stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,043

Street avg £2,469

Below

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Downlands Way

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Eastbourne district page.

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

0.1 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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN20 0HR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.0dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 3 Downlands Way, East Dean, Eastbourne, BN20 0HR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.