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3 Downsvalley Road, Eastbourne, BN20 9QG

Notable views
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
87 m²
936 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 3 Downsvalley Road

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

3 Downsvalley Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Eastbourne (BN20 9QG). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include notable views and a conservatory. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 87 m² the property is well over the postcode median (65 m² across 18 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £375,000 sits 57.6% above the 2012 sale of £238,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£254/sq ft) was about 27.6% below the postcode norm. 14 years since the last transfer (October 2012).

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
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingOff road
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • Previously extendedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Downsvalley Road

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Jul 2012
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
29%90%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Downsvalley Road, Eastbourne, BN20 9QG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Downsvalley Road has no planning applications on record.

2

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.

3 Downsvalley Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£375,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2012)

£238,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 October 2012Most recent

    £238,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN20 9QG: £350,000 (2023–2021).

On the street

Versus other Downsvalley Road homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Downsvalley Road is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,736

Street avg £4,288

Strongly below

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Downsvalley Road

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£374k

1 Church Close

BN20 9QY

3 bed
£403k

1 Coppice Close

BN20 9QH

3 bed2 bath
£340k

1 George Stanley Mews, Spring Close

BN20 9HW

3 bed2 bath
£499k

1 Brocks Ghyll

BN20 9RQ

3 bed
£275k

1 Hazel Grove

BN20 9RR

3 bed
£616k

1 Garnet Drive

BN20 9AE

3 bed1 bath
£337k

1 Gorringe Close

BN20 9SU

2 bed1 bath
£320k

1 Downsvalley Road

BN20 9QG

2 bed
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

Tott Yew Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Willingdon Community School. 10 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 9QG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN20 9QG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN20 9QG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

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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