What kind of home is 12 Falmer Close, BN20 9AB?

12 Falmer Close, BN20 9AB is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 12 Falmer Close, BN20 9AB last change hands?

12 Falmer Close, BN20 9AB last sold for £270,000 in September 2007, around 19 years ago. Before that, it sold for £115,000 in February 1998, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 12 Falmer Close, BN20 9AB changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 1998 and September 2007, 12 Falmer Close, BN20 9AB rose from £115,000 to £270,000, a change of £155,000. That works out to roughly +9.3% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 12 Falmer Close, BN20 9AB?

The current EPC rating for 12 Falmer Close, BN20 9AB is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Falmer Close, BN20 9AB?

12 Falmer Close, BN20 9AB has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (1,163 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BN20 9AB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Falmer Close, BN20 9AB use?

The latest EPC at 12 Falmer Close, BN20 9AB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Falmer Close, BN20 9AB?

12 Falmer Close, BN20 9AB is in council tax band D.

Which area is 12 Falmer Close, BN20 9AB in?

12 Falmer Close, BN20 9AB sits in Eastbourne. It falls within the BN20 postcode district in East Sussex.

What is crime like near 12 Falmer Close, BN20 9AB?

Police records around 12 Falmer Close, BN20 9AB 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 12 Falmer Close, BN20 9AB?

The closest primary school to 12 Falmer Close, BN20 9AB is Ocklynge Junior School (248m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Ratton School (526m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 12 Falmer Close, BN20 9AB?

The closest bus stop to 12 Falmer Close, BN20 9AB is Golf Club, 124m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Falmer Close, Eastbourne, BN20 9AB

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

108 m²

1163 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Falmer Close

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

12 Falmer Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Eastbourne (BN20 9AB). It has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (around 1163 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since January 2011. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 3-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It hasn't traded since September 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Across 1998–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £434,000 sits 60.7% above the 2007 sale of £270,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

ParkingOff road
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

12 Falmer Close sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2024

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2024from Jan 2011

Windows

Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

11%92%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Falmer Close, Eastbourne, BN20 9AB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Falmer Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1998.

Current estimate

£434,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.3% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2007)

£270,000

Growth on file: 9.3% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

4 September 2007Most recent
£270,000
+134.8%over 9 years
6 February 1998
£115,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN20 9AB: £472,000 (2022–2016).

Nearby sales in BN20 9AB

On the street

Versus other Falmer Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

12 Falmer Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£2,500

Street avg £3,495

Below

Floor Area

108 m²

Street avg 113 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.1 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly below

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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

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Golf Club — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Ocklynge Junior School. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN20 9AB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN20 9AB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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