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

Property type
Detached
Floor 00
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
62 m²
667 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 Sussex Gardens

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

5 Sussex Gardens is a two-bedroom detached house in East Dean, Eastbourne, Eastbourne (BN20 0JF). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. At 62 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (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 (June 2021) shows a C (score 72). 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 and lighting went from Average to Good.

It hasn't traded since May 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £278,000 sits 85.4% above the 2003 sale of £149,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£225/sq ft) was about 21.6% below the postcode norm. At 62 m² it sits well below the postcode median (97 m² across 27 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Sussex Gardens

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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 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2021from Sept 2010
EPC improved fromD64toC72
Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

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Late 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Sussex Gardens, East Dean, Eastbourne, BN20 0JF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Sussex Gardens 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.
Current estimate

£278,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2003)

£149,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 May 2003Most recent

    £149,950

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

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.

5 Sussex Gardens is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,419

Street avg £3,860

Strongly below

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Sussex Gardens

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

Downs View Lane — 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 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
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Sussex Gardens, East Dean, Eastbourne, BN20 0JF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.