What type of property is 3 Sussex Gardens, BN20 0JF?

3 Sussex Gardens, BN20 0JF is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did 3 Sussex Gardens, BN20 0JF last change hands?

3 Sussex Gardens, BN20 0JF last sold for £250,000 in October 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £164,950 in June 2004. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Sussex Gardens, BN20 0JF appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between June 2004 and October 2019, 3 Sussex Gardens, BN20 0JF rose from £164,950 to £250,000, a change of £85,050. That works out to roughly +2.7% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Sussex Gardens, BN20 0JF?

The current EPC rating for 3 Sussex Gardens, BN20 0JF is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2010. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Sussex Gardens, BN20 0JF?

3 Sussex Gardens, BN20 0JF has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 29% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BN20 0JF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Sussex Gardens, BN20 0JF heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Sussex Gardens, BN20 0JF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 3 Sussex Gardens, BN20 0JF have?

3 Sussex Gardens, BN20 0JF has council approval for an extension granted in July 2011 under ref. NP/2011/0005/F. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 3 Sussex Gardens, BN20 0JF?

3 Sussex Gardens, BN20 0JF is in council tax band C.

Where is 3 Sussex Gardens, BN20 0JF located?

3 Sussex Gardens, BN20 0JF sits in East Dean, Eastbourne, Eastbourne. It falls within the BN20 postcode district in East Sussex.

What is crime like near 3 Sussex Gardens, BN20 0JF?

Police records around 3 Sussex Gardens, BN20 0JF show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 30% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What transport links are near 3 Sussex Gardens, BN20 0JF?

The closest bus stop to 3 Sussex Gardens, BN20 0JF is Downs View Lane, 93m away. In total there are 27 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Floor 00

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 3 Sussex Gardens

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

3 Sussex Gardens is a two-bedroom detached house in East Dean, Eastbourne, Eastbourne (BN20 0JF). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. At 66 m² this is the 5th smallest of 28 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 62–116 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good.

At 66 m² it sits well below the postcode median (97 m² across 27 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2011. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2004–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £288,000 is 15.2% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£352/sq ft) was about 22.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £250,000 in October 2019.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2023

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Sept 2010

EPC improved fromD63toC74

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Sussex Gardens, East Dean, Eastbourne, BN20 0JF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Sussex Gardens has an approved extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 3 Sussex Gardens, East Dean, Eastbourne, BN20 0JF

1decisions1extensions12documents1nearby

Jul 2011
ConservatoryFull
Outcome in report
LEAN TO STYLE CONSERVATORY TO THE REAR
Extension
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
NP/2011/0005/F
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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.

Current estimate

£288,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.7% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£250,000

Growth on file: 2.7% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

29 October 2019Most recent
£250,000
+25.0%over 8 years
15 December 2010
£199,950
+21.2%over 6 years
30 June 2004
£164,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN20 0JF: £323,000 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in BN20 0JF

On the street

Versus other Sussex Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 3 Sussex Gardens stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,788

Street avg £3,586

Above

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 64 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

On par

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Similar properties nearby

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

£246k

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2 bed2 bath

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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

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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

Downs View Lane — bus stop.

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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· 07:00 – 23:00

47.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN20 0JF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

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