What type of property is Flat 4, 7 Southfields Road, BN21 1BU?

Flat 4, 7 Southfields Road, BN21 1BU is a semi-detached house.

What did Flat 4, 7 Southfields Road, BN21 1BU sell for?

Flat 4, 7 Southfields Road, BN21 1BU last sold for £160,000 in February 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Flat 4, 7 Southfields Road, BN21 1BU have?

The current EPC rating for Flat 4, 7 Southfields Road, BN21 1BU is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has improved from a F recorded in March 2022 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat 4, 7 Southfields Road, BN21 1BU?

Flat 4, 7 Southfields Road, BN21 1BU has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft). That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BN21 1BU. Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat 4, 7 Southfields Road, BN21 1BU heated?

The latest EPC at Flat 4, 7 Southfields Road, BN21 1BU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Flat 4, 7 Southfields Road, BN21 1BU?

Flat 4, 7 Southfields Road, BN21 1BU is in council tax band C.

Where is Flat 4, 7 Southfields Road, BN21 1BU located?

Flat 4, 7 Southfields Road, BN21 1BU sits in Eastbourne. It falls within the BN21 postcode district in East Sussex.

Is Flat 4, 7 Southfields Road, BN21 1BU in a safe area?

Police records around Flat 4, 7 Southfields Road, BN21 1BU show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 58% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Flat 4, 7 Southfields Road, BN21 1BU?

The closest primary school to Flat 4, 7 Southfields Road, BN21 1BU is Gildredge House (562m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Gildredge House (562m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Flat 4, 7 Southfields Road, BN21 1BU?

The closest bus stop to Flat 4, 7 Southfields Road, BN21 1BU is Sorting Office, 109m away. The nearest rail option is Eastbourne Rail Station, 187m away.

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Flat 4, 7 Southfields Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1BU

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Flat 4

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

Flat 4 is a semi-detached house in Eastbourne (BN21 1BU). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in March 2022 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). At 71 m² this is the 6th smallest of 8 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 45–73 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 8 units on file.

Today's modelled estimate of £194,000 is 21.2% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£209/sq ft) was about 30.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold February 2024 for £160,000.

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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)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Mar 2022

EPC improved fromF32toD58

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 4, 7 Southfields Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 4 has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

7 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.

Flat 4 valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£194,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£160,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

20 February 2024Most recent
£160,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN21 1BU: £175,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in BN21 1BU

On the street

Versus other Southfields Road homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Flat 4 is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,254

Street avg £2,369

On par

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Below

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Sorting Office — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Gildredge House. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN21 1BU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN21 1BU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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