When did 34 Church Street, BN21 1HS last change hands?

34 Church Street, BN21 1HS last sold for £77,500 in November 2000, around 26 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 34 Church Street, BN21 1HS?

The current EPC rating for 34 Church Street, BN21 1HS is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 34 Church Street, BN21 1HS?

34 Church Street, BN21 1HS has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (570 sq ft), around 53 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 26% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BN21 1HS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 34 Church Street, BN21 1HS heated?

The latest EPC at 34 Church Street, BN21 1HS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 34 Church Street, BN21 1HS have?

34 Church Street, BN21 1HS has 3 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in March 2026. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Where is 34 Church Street, BN21 1HS located?

34 Church Street, BN21 1HS sits in Old Town, Eastbourne, Eastbourne. It falls within the BN21 postcode district.

What is crime like near 34 Church Street, BN21 1HS?

Police records around 34 Church Street, BN21 1HS show an average of 484 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 31% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 34 Church Street, BN21 1HS?

The closest primary school to 34 Church Street, BN21 1HS is Gildredge House (533m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Gildredge House (533m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 34 Church Street, BN21 1HS?

The closest bus stop to 34 Church Street, BN21 1HS is Greenfield Road, 82m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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34 Church Street, Old Town, Eastbourne, BN21 1HS

3 planning records

Bedroom

Floor area

53 m²

570 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 34 Church Street

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

34 Church Street is a one-bedroom property in Old Town, Eastbourne, Eastbourne (BN21 1HS). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. At 53 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 11 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 29–96 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Untraded for 26 years, with the last transfer in November 2000. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. At 53 m² it's 26.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (72 m² median across 10 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £201,000 sits 159.4% above the 2000 sale of £77,500. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1

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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.

34 Church Street ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 April 2036

9 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 34 Church Street, Old Town, Eastbourne, BN21 1HS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 34 Church Street, Old Town, Eastbourne, BN21 1HS

1 live now

2decisions36documents7nearby

Flagged:Change of use

Apr 2018
Change of UseOutline
Outcome in report
Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 Schedule 2, Part3, Class M. Change of use of office/storage area used in connection with retail shop to form 1 bedroom flat including formation of seperate entrance door and door, window and rooflight to rear.
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
180406
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More recent applications — locked
Change of UseMar 2026Decision
Change of UseNov 2018Notification for prior approval for a proposed change of use of a building from shops (Class A1) financial and professional services (Class A2), a betting shop, pay day loan shop or a mixed use combininguse as a dwellinghouse with a betting shop, shops (Class A1) or financial and professional services (Class A2) to use falling within Class C3 (Dwellinghouse) and for associated operational development. Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 Schedule 2 Part 3 Class M. Change of use from office/storage area usedin connection with the retail shop to form 1no two bed flatDecision

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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.

34 Church Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£201,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2000)

£77,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

3 November 2000Most recent
£77,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN21 1HS: £190,000 (2025–2007).

Nearby sales in BN21 1HS

On the street

Versus other Church Street homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 34 Church Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,462

Street avg £1,929

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Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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Crime

484/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Greenfield Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Gildredge House. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN21 1HS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

Low

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