Flat 2, 15 Old Orchard Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1DD
About Flat 2
Flat 2 is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Eastbourne (BN21 1DD). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. At 89 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (87–89 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (76 versus a worst of 67). The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in October 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor.
Today's modelled estimate of £227,000 sits 81.6% above the 2013 sale of £125,000. At 89 m² it's 18.3% 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). Last changed hands 14 years ago, in February 2013.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- CloakroomYes
Building
- TenureFreehold
- Heating systemElectric
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 28 November 2035
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
Flat 2 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
Flat 2 valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£227,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£125,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
4 February 2013Most recent
£125,000
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
Flat 2 outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£1,404
Street avg £2,061
Floor Area
89 m²
Street avg 102 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.7 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







