What kind of home is 5 Ascot Close, BN20 7HL?

5 Ascot Close, BN20 7HL is a detached house.

When did 5 Ascot Close, BN20 7HL last change hands?

5 Ascot Close, BN20 7HL last sold for £450,000 in October 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £239,000 in April 2002, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Ascot Close, BN20 7HL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 2002 and October 2014, 5 Ascot Close, BN20 7HL rose from £239,000 to £450,000, a change of £211,000. That works out to roughly +5.2% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Ascot Close, BN20 7HL?

The current EPC rating for 5 Ascot Close, BN20 7HL is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in April 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Ascot Close, BN20 7HL?

5 Ascot Close, BN20 7HL has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (1,292 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Ascot Close, BN20 7HL use?

The latest EPC at 5 Ascot Close, BN20 7HL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 5 Ascot Close, BN20 7HL had any planning applications?

5 Ascot Close, BN20 7HL has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in June 2023. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Ascot Close, BN20 7HL?

5 Ascot Close, BN20 7HL 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 5 Ascot Close, BN20 7HL in?

5 Ascot Close, BN20 7HL sits in Eastbourne. It falls within the BN20 postcode district in East Sussex.

Is 5 Ascot Close, BN20 7HL in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Ascot Close, BN20 7HL 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 schools are near 5 Ascot Close, BN20 7HL?

The closest primary school to 5 Ascot Close, BN20 7HL is St John's Meads Church of England Primary School (1.3km), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Gildredge House (1.3km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Ascot Close, BN20 7HL?

The closest bus stop to 5 Ascot Close, BN20 7HL is Jevington Gardens, 239m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Ascot Close, Eastbourne, BN20 7HL

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

120 m²

1292 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Ascot Close

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

5 Ascot Close is a detached house in Eastbourne (BN20 7HL). It has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (around 1292 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2012) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from April 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

One planning record on file: a garage conversion approved in 2023. Past consents include a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in October 2014. Across 2002–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £590,000 is 31.1% above the 2014 sale price.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 26 Apr 2022

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Ascot Close, Eastbourne, BN20 7HL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 5 Ascot Close, Eastbourne, BN20 7HL

1decisions1extensions10documents5nearby

Jun 2023
Garage ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Conversion of existing garage along with raising of the roof height
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
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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.

5 Ascot Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£590,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.2% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£450,000

Growth on file: 5.2% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

2 October 2014Most recent
£450,000
+88.3%over 12 years
29 April 2002
£239,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN20 7HL: £680,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in BN20 7HL

On the street

Versus other Ascot Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£3,750

Street avg £4,212

On par

Floor Area

120 m²

Street avg 124 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

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Comparables

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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

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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

0.2 km

Jevington Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 km

St John's Meads Church of England Primary School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN20 7HL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

Low

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70 dB

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