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5 The Grove, Ratton, Eastbourne, BN20 9DA

5 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
173 m²
1862 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 The Grove

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

5 The Grove is a four-bedroom detached house in Ratton, Eastbourne, Eastbourne (BN20 9DA). It has a recorded floor area of 173 m² (around 1862 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (June 2016) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

5 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2003–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £769,000 is 26.1% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£328/sq ft) was about 28.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 10 years since the last transfer (November 2016).

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas fired
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

5 The Grove's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 22 Jun 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
7.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2016from Mar 2013
Roof
PoorVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
24%71%

More low energy lighting installed

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Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 The Grove, Ratton, Eastbourne, BN20 9DA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Multiple extension applications run across more than a decade of planning history at 5 The Grove.

5 applications on record at 5 The Grove, Ratton, Eastbourne, BN20 9DA

1 live now
2decisions3extensions10documents2nearby
Flagged:Retrospective
  1. Sept 2003
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Single-storey rear extension.

    Council
    Polling District C
    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    030396
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision
  4. OutbuildingDecision

+ 2 more applications in the report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 5 applications on this property in full, plus 2 notable nearby
  • The 10 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

5 The Grove valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£769,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 14 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£610,000

Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 November 2016Most recent

    £610,000

    +74.3%over 13 years

  2. 3 March 2003

    £350,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN20 9DA: £835,000 (2024–2019).

On the street

Versus other The Grove homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 The Grove is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£3,526

Street avg £3,975

On par

Floor Area

173 m²

Street avg 168 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

7.3 t/year

Street avg 6.0 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 The Grove

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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

0.5 km

Walnut Tree Walk — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Ratton School. 18 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 9DA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN20 9DA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN20 9DA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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