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Flat 2, 15 Old Orchard Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1DD

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
89 m²
958 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Freehold
Overview

About Flat 2

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

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. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £234,000 sits 87.2% 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 13 years ago, in February 2013.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • CloakroomYes

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • Heating systemElectric
  • RefurbishedYes
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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
1.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2025from Oct 2012
EPC improved fromD57toC76
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
63%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatFreeholdEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 2, 15 Old Orchard Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1DD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 2 has no planning applications on record.

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

Current estimate

£234,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2013)

£125,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 4 February 2013Most recent

    £125,000

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.

Flat 2 outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,404

Street avg £2,173

Below

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 102 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Flat 2

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 2, 15 Old Orchard Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1DD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.