What type of property is 1 The Croft, BN20 9HH?

1 The Croft, BN20 9HH is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1 The Croft, BN20 9HH last change hands?

1 The Croft, BN20 9HH last sold for £439,000 in May 2017, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £90,121 in April 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 The Croft, BN20 9HH appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between April 1997 and May 2017, 1 The Croft, BN20 9HH rose from £90,121 to £439,000, a change of £348,879. That works out to roughly +8.2% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 The Croft, BN20 9HH have?

The current EPC rating for 1 The Croft, BN20 9HH is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in October 2016. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 The Croft, BN20 9HH?

1 The Croft, BN20 9HH has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (1,130 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 The Croft, BN20 9HH heated?

The latest EPC at 1 The Croft, BN20 9HH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 The Croft, BN20 9HH?

1 The Croft, BN20 9HH is in council tax band D.

Where is 1 The Croft, BN20 9HH located?

1 The Croft, BN20 9HH sits in Willingdon, Eastbourne, Eastbourne. It falls within the BN20 postcode district in East Sussex.

Is 1 The Croft, BN20 9HH in a safe area?

Police records around 1 The Croft, BN20 9HH 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.

Which schools serve 1 The Croft, BN20 9HH?

The closest primary school to 1 The Croft, BN20 9HH is Willingdon Primary School (1.2km), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Ratton School (1.1km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 The Croft, BN20 9HH?

The closest bus stop to 1 The Croft, BN20 9HH is Chalk Farm Hotel, 112m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 The Croft, Church Street, Willingdon, Eastbourne, BN20 9HH

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

105 m²

1130 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 The Croft

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

1 The Croft is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Willingdon, Eastbourne, Eastbourne (BN20 9HH). It has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (around 1130 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2016) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in February 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Across 1997–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £490,000 is 11.6% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£388/sq ft) was about 65.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in May 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years.

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
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenWest-facing
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas fired
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)

Oct 2016

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2016from Feb 2010

EPC improved fromD59toC71

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

7%89%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 The Croft, Church Street, Willingdon, Eastbourne, BN20 9HH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 The Croft 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.

1 The Croft has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£490,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.2% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£439,000

Growth on file: 8.2% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

23 May 2017Most recent
£439,000
+46.3%over 7 years
29 April 2010
£300,000
+232.9%over 13 years
15 April 1997
£90,121

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN20 9HH: £450,000 (2024–2007).

Nearby sales in BN20 9HH

On the street

Versus other The Croft homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 1 The Croft stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,181

Street avg £3,384

On par

Floor Area

105 m²

Street avg 119 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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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

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Chalk Farm Hotel — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

Ratton School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN20 9HH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

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FAQ

Common questions

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