What was the last sold price for 185a, Victoria Drive, BN20 8QJ?

185a, Victoria Drive, BN20 8QJ last sold for £250,000 in May 2006, around 20 years ago. Before that, it sold for £175,000 in December 2003, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 185a, Victoria Drive, BN20 8QJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 2003 and May 2006, 185a, Victoria Drive, BN20 8QJ rose from £175,000 to £250,000, a change of £75,000. That works out to roughly +16.2% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 185a, Victoria Drive, BN20 8QJ?

The current EPC rating for 185a, Victoria Drive, BN20 8QJ is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2011. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 185a, Victoria Drive, BN20 8QJ?

185a, Victoria Drive, BN20 8QJ has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 185a, Victoria Drive, BN20 8QJ heated?

The latest EPC at 185a, Victoria Drive, BN20 8QJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 185a, Victoria Drive, BN20 8QJ located?

185a, Victoria Drive, BN20 8QJ sits in Eastbourne. It falls within the BN20 postcode district in East Sussex.

What is crime like near 185a, Victoria Drive, BN20 8QJ?

Police records around 185a, Victoria Drive, BN20 8QJ 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 185a, Victoria Drive, BN20 8QJ?

The closest primary school to 185a, Victoria Drive, BN20 8QJ is The Cavendish School (405m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Cavendish School (405m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 185a, Victoria Drive, BN20 8QJ?

The closest bus stop to 185a, Victoria Drive, BN20 8QJ is Central Avenue, 37m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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185a, Victoria Drive, Eastbourne, BN20 8QJ

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 185a

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

185a is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Eastbourne (BN20 8QJ). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1950-1966. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in November 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good.

Untraded for 20 years, with the last transfer in May 2006. Across 2003–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 16.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £289,000 is 15.6% above the 2006 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£357/sq ft) was about 124.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

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)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 January 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Nov 2011

EPC improved fromD55toC72

Roof

Very PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 185a, Victoria Drive, Eastbourne, BN20 8QJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

185a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 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.

185a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£289,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 16.2% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2006)

£250,000

Growth on file: 16.2% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

4 May 2006Most recent
£250,000
+42.9%over 2 years
18 December 2003
£175,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN20 8QJ: £147,000 (2026–1995).

Nearby sales in BN20 8QJ

On the street

Versus other Victoria Drive homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 185a stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 65 (D)

Above

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 51 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Above

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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

0.0 km

Central Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

The Cavendish School. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN20 8QJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN20 8QJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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