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Cuckmere House, Flat 17, 18 Upperton Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1EU

4 sales on record
Property type
Detached
Floor 04
Habitable rooms
1
From EPC
Floor area
28 m²
301 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 56
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About Cuckmere House

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

Cuckmere House is a detached house in Eastbourne (BN21 1EU). It has a recorded floor area of 28 m² (around 301 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1967-1975. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in June 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and main heating dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 28 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 23 units on EPC record in Cuckmere House, where floor areas span 25–32 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 23 units on file.

Last sale on file: £95,000 in July 2024. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2002–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £120,000 is 26.3% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£315/sq ft) was about 55.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

Cuckmere House's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D56
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
0.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from Jun 2016
EPC improved fromE48toD56
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Instantaneous

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting
25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryMid Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Cuckmere House, Flat 17, 18 Upperton Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1EU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Cuckmere House 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.

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

Current estimate

£120,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 22 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£95,000

Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 July 2024Most recent

    £95,000

    +20.3%over 7 years
  2. 27 September 2016

    £79,000

    +21.5%over 11 years
  3. 14 November 2004

    £65,000

    +36.1%over 2 years
  4. 8 November 2002

    £47,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN21 1EU: £100,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Upperton Road homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, Cuckmere House stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,393

Street avg £2,387

Strongly above

Floor Area

28 m²

Street avg 31 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 1 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

0.6 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Cuckmere House

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 · from £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

484/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Hartfield Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Gildredge House. 16 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 1EU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN21 1EU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN21 1EU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

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 Cuckmere House, Flat 17, 18 Upperton Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1EU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.