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Linkswood, Flat 53, Compton Place Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1EF

Extendable3 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 02
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
112 m²
1206 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
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 semi-detached house in Eastbourne (BN21 1EF). It has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (around 1206 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. At 112 m² this is the 19th 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. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good.

Across 2002–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£307/sq ft) was about 36.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2023 at £370,000.

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

  • GarageYes
  • BalconyYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • LiftYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

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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)
Jul 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Jun 2010
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting
55%78%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Linkswood, Flat 53, 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 valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£376,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.1% per year over 22 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£370,000

Growth on file: 3.1% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 November 2023Most recent

    £370,000

    +1.4%over 7 years
  2. 20 October 2016

    £365,000

    +92.8%over 14 years
  3. 11 April 2002

    £189,300

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN21 1EF: £347,500 (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.

Linkswood is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,304

Street avg £2,892

Strongly above

Floor Area

112 m²

Street avg 108 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

On par
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
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

0.3 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 53, Compton Place Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1EF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.