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Ripley Chase, 16, 17 The Goffs, Eastbourne, BN21 1HB

Property type
Detached
Floor 5th
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
137 m²
1475 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Ripley Chase

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

Ripley Chase is a three-bedroom detached house in Eastbourne (BN21 1HB). It has a recorded floor area of 137 m² (around 1475 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1950-1966. At 137 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across Ripley Chase (74–137 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. Other recorded features include a balcony. The latest certificate (August 2018) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2017 the rating was E, 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.

At 137 m² the property is well over the postcode median (92 m² across 8 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2018–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 47.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£346/sq ft) was about 71.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold April 2019 for £510,000.

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-west-facing
  • GarageYes
  • BalconyYes
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)
Aug 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2018from May 2017
EPC improved fromE39toD63
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
73%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Ripley Chase, 16, 17 The Goffs, Eastbourne, BN21 1HB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Ripley Chase 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.

Latest sale on Ripley Chase was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£533,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 47.8% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2019)

£510,000

Growth on file: 47.8% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 April 2019Most recent

    £510,000

    +47.8%over 11 months
  2. 15 May 2018

    £345,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN21 1HB: £225,000 (2023–2013).

On the street

Versus other The Goffs homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Ripley Chase outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,723

Street avg £2,383

Strongly above

Floor Area

137 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.5 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Ripley Chase

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearbyRecent ownership pattern worth a look

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

The Goffs — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Gildredge House. 17 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 1HB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN21 1HB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN21 1HB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

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 Ripley Chase, 16, 17 The Goffs, Eastbourne, BN21 1HB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.