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7a, Old Orchard Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1DB

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 02
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
81 m²
872 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 7a

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

7a is a semi-detached house in Eastbourne (BN21 1DB). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in December 2008 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Average and main heating went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. At 81 m² this is the 40th smallest of 56 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 33–158 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 56 units on file.

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Everything you need to know about 7a

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 8)
Sept 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2009from Dec 2008
EPC improved fromG18toC77
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
0%27%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2009from Sept 2009
EPC improved fromC77toD55
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
27%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Sept 2009from Sept 2009
EPC improved fromD55toC69
Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Aug 2011from Sept 2009
Heating Controls
FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Sept 2012from Aug 2011
EPC improved fromC69toD68
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Aug 2024from Sept 2012
EPC improved fromD68toC73
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
0%80%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2025from Aug 2024
EPC improved fromC73toD63
Low Energy Lighting
80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era2nd Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 build

Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7a, Old Orchard Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7a has no planning applications on record.

7

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.

7a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£189,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN21 1DB: £165,500 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Old Orchard Road homes

Four headline reads against 55 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

63 (D)

Street avg 68 (D)

Below

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger 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

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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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1 Church Lane

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£347k

1 Broomfield Street

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3 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

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

0.7 km

Gildredge House. 15 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 BN21 1DB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN21 1DB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN21 1DB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 7a, Old Orchard Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1DB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.