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Linkswood, Flat 34, Compton Place Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1EF

3 sales on record
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
101 m²
1087 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Linkswood

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

Linkswood is a three-bedroom property in Eastbourne (BN21 1EF). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1087 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. At 101 m² this is the 13th smallest of 32 units on EPC record in Linkswood, where floor areas span 70–145 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. Other recorded features include a balcony. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in June 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

On the market in January 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years. Across 1997–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £355,000 is 49.8% above the 2012 sale price.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Communal gardenYes
  • BalconyYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • LiftYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Linkswood

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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 3)
Mar 2026

EPC Rating

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

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Jun 2011
EPC improved fromD66toC75
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Mar 2026from Feb 2026
Low Energy Lighting
57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Linkswood, Flat 34, Compton Place Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1EF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Linkswood 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.

Linkswood has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£355,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 14 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2012)

£237,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 5 January 2012Most recent

    £237,000

    -1.3%over 6 years

  2. 21 August 2005

    £240,000

    +128.6%over 7 years

  3. 7 September 1997

    £105,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN21 1EF: £359,950 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Compton Place Road homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for Linkswood lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,347

Street avg £2,923

Strongly below

Floor Area

101 m²

Street avg 108 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Linkswood

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£226k

37a, Flat 1, The Goffs

BN21 1HF

Flat
£211k

2a, Flat 2, St Marys Road

BN21 1QD

Flat
£206k

24a, Flat, Church Street, Old Town

BN21 1HS

Flat
£202k

1a, Flat, Station Parade

BN21 1BE

Flat
£200k

1a, Flat, Church Street, Old Town

BN21 1HN

Flat
£185k

2a, Flat 1, St Marys Road

BN21 1QD

Flat
£180k

37a, Flat 4, The Goffs

BN21 1HF

Flat
£173k

2a, Flat 3, St Marys Road

BN21 1QD

Flat
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.
Full Eastbourne report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Saffrons Sports Club — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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 1EF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN21 1EF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN21 1EF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

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 Linkswood, Flat 34, Compton Place Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1EF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.