What type of property is 3 Church Close, BN20 9QY?

3 Church Close, BN20 9QY is a 2-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot.

When did 3 Church Close, BN20 9QY last change hands?

3 Church Close, BN20 9QY last sold for £285,000 in May 2026. Before that, it sold for £248,000 in September 2014, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Church Close, BN20 9QY appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2014 and May 2026, 3 Church Close, BN20 9QY rose from £248,000 to £285,000, a change of £37,000. That works out to roughly +1.2% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Church Close, BN20 9QY?

The current EPC rating for 3 Church Close, BN20 9QY is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Church Close, BN20 9QY?

3 Church Close, BN20 9QY has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Church Close, BN20 9QY heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Church Close, BN20 9QY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Church Close, BN20 9QY?

3 Church Close, BN20 9QY is in council tax band D.

Where is 3 Church Close, BN20 9QY located?

3 Church Close, BN20 9QY sits in Eastbourne. It falls within the BN20 postcode district.

What is crime like near 3 Church Close, BN20 9QY?

Police records around 3 Church Close, BN20 9QY show an average of 98 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 3 Church Close, BN20 9QY?

The closest primary school to 3 Church Close, BN20 9QY is Willingdon Primary School (220m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Willingdon Community School (124m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3 Church Close, BN20 9QY?

The closest bus stop to 3 Church Close, BN20 9QY is Willingdon Community School, 88m away. The nearest rail option is Polegate Rail Station, 1.2km away.

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3 Church Close, Eastbourne, BN20 9QY

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Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 Church Close

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

3 Church Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Eastbourne (BN20 9QY). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include notable views. The home occupies a corner plot.

A recent sale: £285,000 in May 2026. Across 2014–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £320,000 is 12.3% above the 2026 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£407/sq ft) was about 19.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes

Outside

GarageDetached
Notable viewsYes
Corner plotYes

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 February 2036

9 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Church Close, Eastbourne, BN20 9QY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Church 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.

3 Church Close's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£320,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.2% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£285,000

Growth on file: 1.2% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

4 May 2026Most recent
£285,000
+14.9%over 11 years
29 September 2014
£248,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN20 9QY: £290,000 (2025–2015).

Nearby sales in BN20 9QY

On the street

Versus other Church Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 3 Church Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,385

Street avg £3,996

Strongly above

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

98/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Willingdon Community School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Willingdon Community School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN20 9QY

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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