How energy efficient is 13a, Meads Street, BN20 7QY?

The current EPC rating for 13a, Meads Street, BN20 7QY is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has improved from a F recorded in February 2012 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 13a, Meads Street, BN20 7QY?

13a, Meads Street, BN20 7QY has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft). That makes it about 54% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BN20 7QY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 13a, Meads Street, BN20 7QY heated?

The latest EPC at 13a, Meads Street, BN20 7QY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 13a, Meads Street, BN20 7QY?

13a, Meads Street, BN20 7QY is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 13a, Meads Street, BN20 7QY located?

13a, Meads Street, BN20 7QY sits in Eastbourne. It falls within the BN20 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 13a, Meads Street, BN20 7QY?

Police records around 13a, Meads Street, BN20 7QY 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.

Which schools serve 13a, Meads Street, BN20 7QY?

The closest primary school to 13a, Meads Street, BN20 7QY is St John's Meads Church of England Primary School (595m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Gildredge House (1.5km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 13a, Meads Street, BN20 7QY?

The closest bus stop to 13a, Meads Street, BN20 7QY is Dalton Road, 68m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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13a, Meads Street, Eastbourne, BN20 7QY

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 02

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 13a

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

13a is a mid-terrace house in Eastbourne (BN20 7QY). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. At 56 m² this is the 4th smallest of 22 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 35–186 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in February 2012 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 56 m² it sits well below the postcode median (108 m² across 21 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 February 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2013from Feb 2012

EPC improved fromF28toC73

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era2nd Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13a, Meads Street, Eastbourne, BN20 7QY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13a 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.

13a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£188,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN20 7QY: £265,000 (2023–2021).

Nearby sales in BN20 7QY

On the street

Versus other Meads Street homes

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

CO₂ Emissions for 13a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 60 (D)

Above

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 102 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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

Dalton Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

St John's Meads Church of England Primary School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN20 7QY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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