Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
185a, Victoria Drive, Eastbourne, BN20 8QJ
Estimated value
£289,000
- Since the 2006 sale (£250,000)+16%
- Against BN20 8QJ's recent median (£147,000)+97%
Newest record on this page: April 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
65 m²
700 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£289,000
- Against its 2006 sale (£250,000)+16%
- Against BN20 8QJ's recent median (£147,000)+97%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 185a is modelled from its 65 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in BN20 8QJ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
65 m² from the EPC lodged in January 2026
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2006
Recent sales in BN20 8QJ
5 sales, median £147,000 (2026–1995)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: April 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
185a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
4 May 2006Most recent
£250,000
+42.9%over 2 years18 December 2003
£175,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BN20 8QJ: £147,000 (2026–1995).
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 185a, Victoria Drive, Eastbourne, BN20 8QJ. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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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.
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 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
A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
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
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jan 2026from Nov 2011
EPC improved fromD55toC72
Roof
Very PoorAverage
Roof insulation improved
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.
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But the area is active
4 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
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)
Floor Area
65 m²
Street avg 51 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 t/year
Street avg 2.9 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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.
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.
Nearest schools
- The Cavendish SchoolAll-through405m
- The Cavendish SchoolAll-through405m
- Pashley Down Infant SchoolPrimary416m
- Motcombe Infants' SchoolPrimary444m
Nearest stops
- Central AvenueBus stop37m
- Victoria DriveBus stop65m
- The CrescentBus stop111m
- Beechy AvenueBus stop143m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences417 reports36%
- Anti-social Behaviour279 reports24%
- Criminal Damage & Arson107 reports9%
- Other Theft83 reports7%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
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
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.7dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 185a is modelled from its 65 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in BN20 8QJ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 185a. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 185a was lodged in January 2026 at band C and is valid until January 2036. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 185a. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 12 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 19 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from BN20 8QJ, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
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