What kind of home is 8 Fitzgerald Close, BN20 7EP?

8 Fitzgerald Close, BN20 7EP is a 4-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Fitzgerald Close, BN20 7EP?

8 Fitzgerald Close, BN20 7EP last sold for £390,000 in June 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £261,000 in November 2003, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Fitzgerald Close, BN20 7EP changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2003 and June 2015, 8 Fitzgerald Close, BN20 7EP rose from £261,000 to £390,000, a change of £129,000. That works out to roughly +3.5% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Fitzgerald Close, BN20 7EP have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Fitzgerald Close, BN20 7EP is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. It has dropped from a C recorded in March 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Fitzgerald Close, BN20 7EP?

8 Fitzgerald Close, BN20 7EP has a recorded floor area of 139 m² (1,496 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BN20 7EP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Fitzgerald Close, BN20 7EP use?

The latest EPC at 8 Fitzgerald Close, BN20 7EP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Fitzgerald Close, BN20 7EP?

8 Fitzgerald Close, BN20 7EP is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 8 Fitzgerald Close, BN20 7EP in?

8 Fitzgerald Close, BN20 7EP sits in Eastbourne. It falls within the BN20 postcode district in East Sussex.

Is 8 Fitzgerald Close, BN20 7EP in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Fitzgerald Close, BN20 7EP show an average of 98 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 Fitzgerald Close, BN20 7EP?

The closest primary school to 8 Fitzgerald Close, BN20 7EP is Gildredge House (1.2km), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Gildredge House (1.2km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Fitzgerald Close, BN20 7EP?

The closest bus stop to 8 Fitzgerald Close, BN20 7EP is Chelmsford Court, 150m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Fitzgerald Close, Eastbourne, BN20 7EP

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

139 m²

1496 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Fitzgerald Close

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

8 Fitzgerald Close is a four-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Eastbourne (BN20 7EP). It has a recorded floor area of 139 m² (around 1496 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (March 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Other recorded features include a balcony and a conservatory.

Last changed hands 11 years ago, in June 2015. Across 2003–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £574,000 is 47.2% above the 2015 sale price.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
BalconyYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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 2025

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 May 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2025from Mar 2015

EPC improved fromC71toD67

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

58%80%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Fitzgerald Close, Eastbourne, BN20 7EP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Fitzgerald Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

5 notable applications 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.

8 Fitzgerald Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£574,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£390,000

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

3 June 2015Most recent
£390,000
+49.4%over 11 years
21 November 2003
£261,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN20 7EP: £510,000 (2022–2021).

Nearby sales in BN20 7EP

On the street

Versus other Fitzgerald Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 8 Fitzgerald Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,806

Street avg £3,510

Strongly below

Floor Area

139 m²

Street avg 126 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Below

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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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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

Chelmsford Court — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

Gildredge House. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN20 7EP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN20 7EP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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