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Flat 1, 15 Old Orchard Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1DD

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 00
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
88 m²
947 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About Flat 1

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

Flat 1 is a semi-detached house in Eastbourne (BN21 1DD). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. At 88 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 4 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 87–89 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in July 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good.

At 88 m² it's 19.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (109 m² median across 33 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 82% of similar EPCs). Across 1996–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £243,000 is 42.9% above the 2013 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£179/sq ft) was about 38.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in November 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.

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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 2)
May 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Jul 2013
EPC improved fromD57toC71
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 1, 15 Old Orchard Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1DD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 1 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.

Flat 1 has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£243,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.8% per year over 17 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2013)

£170,000

Growth on file: 8.8% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 November 2013Most recent

    £170,000

    +325.0%over 17 years
  2. 19 September 1996

    £40,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN21 1DD: £230,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Old Orchard Road homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for Flat 1 runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,932

Street avg £2,141

On par

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 102 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Flat 1

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
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.

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

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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN21 1DD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

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 Flat 1, 15 Old Orchard Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1DD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.