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17a, Buckhurst Close, Eastbourne, BN20 9EF

3 sales on record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
129 m²
1389 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 17a

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

17a is a four-bedroom detached house in Eastbourne (BN20 9EF). It has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (around 1389 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since June 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include outbuildings and attached land beyond the plot.

At 129 m² the property is well over the postcode median (92 m² across 15 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2005–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £778,000 is 27.5% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£439/sq ft) was about 38.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 10 years since the last transfer (June 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
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageDouble
  • OutbuildingsYes
  • LandYes
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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Apr 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2016from Jun 2011
EPC improved fromD68toC70
Low Energy Lighting
0%55%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2026from Mar 2016
EPC improved fromC70toD68
Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
55%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC DPermanent outbuildings

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17a, Buckhurst Close, Eastbourne, BN20 9EF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17a has no planning applications on record.

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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.

17a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£778,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 11 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£610,000

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 June 2016Most recent

    £610,000

    +28.4%over 3 years
  2. 5 December 2012

    £475,000

    +20.3%over 7 years
  3. 11 May 2005

    £395,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN20 9EF: £530,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Buckhurst Close homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 17a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,729

Street avg £3,883

On par

Floor Area

129 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17a

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £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
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.

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

0.1 km

Wedderburn Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Ratton School. 16 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 9EF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN20 9EF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN20 9EF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 17a, Buckhurst Close, Eastbourne, BN20 9EF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.