38a, Arlington Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1DL
About 38a
38a is a property in Eastbourne (BN21 1DL). It has a recorded floor area of 144 m² (around 1550 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 144 m² this is the 27th smallest of 34 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 45–312 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 34 units on file. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 144 m² it's 29.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (111 m² median across 33 EPCs).
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 2 February 2036
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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 £955 · Includes VAT
Planning history
38a 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
38a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£376,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 1DL: £300,000 (2025–2022).
Nearby sales in BN21 1DL
Flat 3, 37 Arlington Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1DL
Sold Dec 2025
£245,00032 Arlington Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1DL
Sold Sept 2025
£850,000Flat 3, 29 Arlington Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1DL
Sold Jun 2024
£220,00027 Arlington Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1DL
Sold Dec 2022
£925,00042a, Arlington Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1DL
Sold Apr 2022
£300,000
Versus other Arlington Road homes
On floor area, 38a stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
65 (D)
Street avg 58 (D)
Floor Area
144 m²
Street avg 112 m²
CO₂ Emissions
5.1 t/year
Street avg 5.2 t/year
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
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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
Dittons Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 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
51.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.9dB







