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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
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 27 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 £272,000 sits 277.8% above the 1999 sale of £72,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£97/sq ft) was about 60% 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
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Downlands Way

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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

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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Late 20th century2nd Floor MaisonetteEPC C

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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.

1

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

£272,000

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 (2021–2017).

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 £2,481

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 · every report is £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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£246k

1 Downlands Way, East Dean

BN20 0HR

2 bed1 bath
£520k

1 Sussex Gardens, East Dean

BN20 0JF

2 bed2 bath
£454k

1 Halfway Cottages, East Dean Road, East Dean

BN20 0BB

3 bed1 bath
£524k

1 Cornish Cottages, Went Way, East Dean

BN20 0DD

3 bed
£568k

1 Churchfield, East Dean

BN20 0DQ

3 bed2 bath

1 High Close, East Dean

BN20 0JX

2 bed
£724k

1 Michel Close, East Dean

BN20 0JS

3 bed2 bath
£750k

1 Summerdown Lane, East Dean

BN20 0LF

3 bed1 bath
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.
Full Eastbourne report

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.

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.