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20 Sussex Gardens, East Dean, Eastbourne, BN20 0JF

3 sales on record2 planning records

Estimated value

£493,000

  • Since the 2012 sale (£305,000)+62%
  • Against BN20 0JF's recent median (£420,000)+17%

Newest record on this page: January 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
90 m²
969 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£493,000

  • Against its 2012 sale (£305,000)+62%
  • Against BN20 0JF's recent median (£420,000)+17%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 20 Sussex Gardens is modelled from its 90 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in BN20 0JF. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    90 m² from the EPC lodged in June 2017

  • Sales of this home

    3 sales recorded, the latest in 2012

  • Recent sales in BN20 0JF

    5 sales, median £420,000 (2026–2023)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: January 2026Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 2 applicationsFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

20 Sussex Gardens saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Sales timeline

  1. 4 December 2012Most recent

    £305,000

    -3.2%over 2 years

  2. 18 August 2010

    £315,000

    +34.0%over 4 years

  3. 4 May 2006

    £235,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN20 0JF: £420,000 (2026–2023).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 20 Sussex Gardens, East Dean, Eastbourne, BN20 0JF. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 20 Sussex Gardens

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

20 Sussex Gardens is a two-bedroom detached house in East Dean, Eastbourne, Eastbourne (BN20 0JF). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2017) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in March 2010 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 Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2006–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £493,000 sits 61.6% above the 2012 sale of £305,000. 14 years since the last transfer (December 2012). 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused.

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenFront and rear
  • GarageYes

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 2)
Jun 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 June 2027

7 months remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2017from Mar 2010
EPC improved fromE54toC71
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
15%90%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Sussex Gardens, East Dean, Eastbourne, BN20 0JF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 20 Sussex Gardens, East Dean, Eastbourne, BN20 0JF

2decisions29documents1nearby
Flagged:Retrospective
  1. Jan 2021
    Full
    Outcome in report

    Retrospective - Temporary Retention of 2m High Fence Along the Boundary with Downsview Lane, to Be Reduced to 1m High after 12 months from the Grant of Planning Permission.

    Retrospective
    Documents
    16 docs on file
    Reference
    SDNP/20/01267/HOUS
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On the street

Versus other Sussex Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 20 Sussex Gardens stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,389

Street avg £4,316

Below

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 99 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly above
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

98/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Downs View Lane — bus stop.

Nearest stops

  • Downs View LaneBus stop93m
  • East Dean Bus ShelterBus stop208m
  • Paddock HouseBus stop265m
  • Dene SideBus stop296m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences417 reports36%
  • Anti-social Behaviour279 reports24%
  • Criminal Damage & Arson107 reports9%
  • Other Theft83 reports7%

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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 0JF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN20 0JF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN20 0JF

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
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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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£576k

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3 bed2 bath
£410k

1 Halfway Cottages, East Dean Road, East Dean

BN20 0BB

3 bed1 bath
£701k

1 Michel Close, East Dean

BN20 0JS

3 bed2 bath
£801k

1 Summerdown Lane, East Dean

BN20 0LF

3 bed1 bath
£500k

1 Hillside, East Dean

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How to read this page

Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 20 Sussex Gardens is modelled from its 90 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in BN20 0JF. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 3 sales are recorded for 20 Sussex Gardens. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 20 Sussex Gardens was lodged in June 2017 at band C and is valid until June 2027. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 20 Sussex Gardens. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 12 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. Schools and stops are measured in a straight line from BN20 0JF. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
20 Sussex Gardens is in council tax band E. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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