How energy efficient is 36a, Flat 2, Meads Street, BN20 7RG?

The current EPC rating for 36a, Flat 2, Meads Street, BN20 7RG is E with a score of 39 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 36a, Flat 2, Meads Street, BN20 7RG?

36a, Flat 2, Meads Street, BN20 7RG has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft). That makes it about 17% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BN20 7RG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 36a, Flat 2, Meads Street, BN20 7RG use?

The latest EPC at 36a, Flat 2, Meads Street, BN20 7RG records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 36a, Flat 2, Meads Street, BN20 7RG in?

36a, Flat 2, Meads Street, BN20 7RG sits in Eastbourne. It falls within the BN20 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 36a, Flat 2, Meads Street, BN20 7RG?

Police records around 36a, Flat 2, Meads Street, BN20 7RG 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 36a, Flat 2, Meads Street, BN20 7RG?

The closest primary school to 36a, Flat 2, Meads Street, BN20 7RG is St John's Meads Church of England Primary School (569m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Gildredge House (1.5km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 36a, Flat 2, Meads Street, BN20 7RG?

The closest bus stop to 36a, Flat 2, Meads Street, BN20 7RG is The Ship, 100m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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36a, Flat 2, Meads Street, Eastbourne, BN20 7RG

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 39

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 36a

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

36a is a semi-detached house in Eastbourne (BN20 7RG). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 55 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across 36a (18–55 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (39 versus a best of 79). The latest certificate (July 2026) shows an E (score 39), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 4 certificates since November 2013. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 65). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

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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.

36a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

E39

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2015from Nov 2013

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls

ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2026from Jun 2015

EPC improved fromE48toF37

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

SingleSecondary

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Jul 2026from Jul 2026

EPC improved fromF37toE39

Walls

PoorAverage

Wall insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC EPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, 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 36a, Flat 2, Meads Street, Eastbourne, BN20 7RG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

36a 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.

36a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£167,000

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 7RG: £120,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in BN20 7RG

On the street

Versus other Meads Street homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 36a lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

39 (E)

Street avg 57 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Ship — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

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

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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 7RG 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 7RG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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