What kind of home is 40 Letheren Place, BN21 1HL?

40 Letheren Place, BN21 1HL is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 40 Letheren Place, BN21 1HL?

40 Letheren Place, BN21 1HL last sold for £577,500 in October 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £329,950 in January 2010, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 40 Letheren Place, BN21 1HL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 2010 and October 2023, 40 Letheren Place, BN21 1HL rose from £329,950 to £577,500, a change of £247,550. That works out to roughly +4.2% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 40 Letheren Place, BN21 1HL have?

The current EPC rating for 40 Letheren Place, BN21 1HL is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 40 Letheren Place, BN21 1HL?

40 Letheren Place, BN21 1HL has a recorded floor area of 133 m² (1,432 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 33% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BN21 1HL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 40 Letheren Place, BN21 1HL use?

The latest EPC at 40 Letheren Place, BN21 1HL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 40 Letheren Place, BN21 1HL?

40 Letheren Place, BN21 1HL is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 40 Letheren Place, BN21 1HL in?

40 Letheren Place, BN21 1HL sits in Eastbourne. It falls within the BN21 postcode district in East Sussex.

Is 40 Letheren Place, BN21 1HL in a safe area?

Police records around 40 Letheren Place, BN21 1HL show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 58% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 40 Letheren Place, BN21 1HL?

The closest primary school to 40 Letheren Place, BN21 1HL is Gildredge House (559m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Gildredge House (559m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 40 Letheren Place, BN21 1HL?

The closest bus stop to 40 Letheren Place, BN21 1HL is Tally Ho, 67m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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40 Letheren Place, Eastbourne, BN21 1HL

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

133 m²

1432 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 40 Letheren Place

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

40 Letheren Place is a four-bedroom detached house in Eastbourne (BN21 1HL). It has a recorded floor area of 133 m² (around 1432 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in May 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

At 133 m² the property is well over the postcode median (102 m² across 30 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 70% of similar EPCs). Across 2010–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£403/sq ft) was about 49.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2023 for £577,500.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

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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)

Nov 2022

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from May 2009

EPC improved fromD65toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Letheren Place, Eastbourne, BN21 1HL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40 Letheren Place has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

40 Letheren Place valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£589,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£577,500

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

5 October 2023Most recent
£577,500
+75.0%over 13 years
7 January 2010
£329,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN21 1HL: £535,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in BN21 1HL

On the street

Versus other Letheren Place homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 40 Letheren Place stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,342

Street avg £4,050

On par

Floor Area

133 m²

Street avg 108 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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

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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.

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Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Tally Ho — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Gildredge House. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN21 1HL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN21 1HL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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