What type of property is 9 The Grove, BN20 9SP?

9 The Grove, BN20 9SP is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 9 The Grove, BN20 9SP last change hands?

9 The Grove, BN20 9SP last sold for £475,000 in February 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £285,000 in September 2010, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 9 The Grove, BN20 9SP appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2010 and February 2025, 9 The Grove, BN20 9SP rose from £285,000 to £475,000, a change of £190,000. That works out to roughly +3.6% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 9 The Grove, BN20 9SP have?

The current EPC rating for 9 The Grove, BN20 9SP is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 The Grove, BN20 9SP?

9 The Grove, BN20 9SP has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (1,076 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 27% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BN20 9SP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 The Grove, BN20 9SP heated?

The latest EPC at 9 The Grove, BN20 9SP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 9 The Grove, BN20 9SP?

9 The Grove, BN20 9SP is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 9 The Grove, BN20 9SP located?

9 The Grove, BN20 9SP sits in Willingdon, Eastbourne, Eastbourne. It falls within the BN20 postcode district in East Sussex.

What is crime like near 9 The Grove, BN20 9SP?

Police records around 9 The Grove, BN20 9SP 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 9 The Grove, BN20 9SP?

The closest primary school to 9 The Grove, BN20 9SP is Willingdon Primary School (206m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Willingdon Community School (498m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 9 The Grove, BN20 9SP?

The closest bus stop to 9 The Grove, BN20 9SP is Willingdon Community School, 418m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 The Grove, Willingdon, Eastbourne, BN20 9SP

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Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

100 m²

1076 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 9 The Grove

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

9 The Grove is a three-bedroom detached house in Willingdon, Eastbourne, Eastbourne (BN20 9SP). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Poor; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Other recorded features include notable views and outbuildings. Period features are noted in the property record. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It changed hands recently, sold February 2025 for £475,000. At 100 m² it's 25% larger than the typical home in the postcode (80 m² median across 10 EPCs). Across 2010–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£441/sq ft) was about 43% 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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageYes
OutbuildingsYes
Notable viewsYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Period featuresYes
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 2024

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 October 2034

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2024from Aug 2010

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 The Grove, Willingdon, Eastbourne, BN20 9SP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 The Grove 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.

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

Current estimate

£478,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.6% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£475,000

Growth on file: 3.6% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

28 February 2025Most recent
£475,000
+66.7%over 14 years
29 September 2010
£285,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN20 9SP: £350,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in BN20 9SP

On the street

Versus other The Grove homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 9 The Grove runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,750

Street avg £4,553

On par

Floor Area

100 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

On par

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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

0.4 km

Willingdon Community School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Willingdon Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN20 9SP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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