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Flat 5, 21 The Goffs, Eastbourne, BN21 1HF

6 sales on record
Property type
Detached
Floor 02
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
96 m²
1033 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About Flat 5

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

Flat 5 is a detached house in Eastbourne (BN21 1HF). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. At 96 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 4 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 66–120 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in April 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

At 96 m² the property is well over the postcode median (66 m² across 28 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1997–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£252/sq ft) was about 37.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: March 2024 at £260,000.

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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)
Sept 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from Apr 2012
EPC improved fromD67toC72
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 5, 21 The Goffs, Eastbourne, BN21 1HF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 5 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.

Flat 5 has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£273,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£260,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 March 2024Most recent

    £260,000

    +2.0%over 2 years
  2. 2 June 2021

    £255,000

    +54.5%over 7 years
  3. 7 February 2014

    £165,000

    +28.9%over 10 years
  4. 30 March 2003

    £128,000

    +100.8%over 4 years
  5. 11 December 1998

    £63,750

    +41.7%over 1 year
  6. 9 September 1997

    £44,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN21 1HF: £340,000 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other The Goffs homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for Flat 5 runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,708

Street avg £2,657

Above

Floor Area

96 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Flat 5

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN21 1HF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

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 Flat 5, 21 The Goffs, Eastbourne, BN21 1HF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.