19a, Old Orchard Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1DD
About 19a
19a is a semi-detached house in Eastbourne (BN21 1DD). It has a recorded floor area of 124 m² (around 1335 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. At 124 m² this is the 26th smallest of 34 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 36–359 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good.
It hasn't traded since May 1999, a hold of 27 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1996–1999, sale prices on this property compounded at 45.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £281,000 sits 212.4% above the 1999 sale of £89,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£67/sq ft) was about 48.8% below the postcode norm. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 82% of similar EPCs).
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 17 May 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Connected to mains gas supply
Hot water system upgraded
Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
19a 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.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 1996.
£281,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 45.4% per year over 3 years.
£89,950
Growth on file: 45.4% per year over 3 years.
Sales timeline
20 May 1999Most recent
£89,950
+5.8%over 2 years27 March 1997
£85,000
+163.6%over 7 months22 August 1996
£32,250
Median price across the last 5 sales in BN21 1DD: £230,000 (2026–2023).
Nearby sales in BN21 1DD
Flat 1, 15 Old Orchard Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1DD
Sold Feb 2026
£3,2509a, Old Orchard Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1DD
Sold Jul 2025
£230,000Flat 2, 11 Old Orchard Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1DD
Sold Feb 2025
£279,5009b, Old Orchard Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1DD
Sold Apr 2024
£199,95023b, Old Orchard Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1DD
Sold Oct 2023
£242,000
Versus other Old Orchard Road homes
19a outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£725
Street avg £2,101
Floor Area
124 m²
Street avg 101 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.1 t/year
Street avg 5.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
484/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Town Hall — 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.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.4dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.5dB







