What type of property is 10 Birling Street, BN21 1RL?

10 Birling Street, BN21 1RL is a mid-terrace house.

What did 10 Birling Street, BN21 1RL sell for?

10 Birling Street, BN21 1RL last sold for £175,000 in April 2005, around 21 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £76,500 in November 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 10 Birling Street, BN21 1RL appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between November 1999 and April 2005, 10 Birling Street, BN21 1RL rose from £76,500 to £175,000, a change of £98,500. That works out to roughly +16.4% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 10 Birling Street, BN21 1RL have?

The current EPC rating for 10 Birling Street, BN21 1RL is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 10 Birling Street, BN21 1RL?

10 Birling Street, BN21 1RL has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 10 Birling Street, BN21 1RL heated?

The latest EPC at 10 Birling Street, BN21 1RL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 10 Birling Street, BN21 1RL?

10 Birling Street, BN21 1RL is in council tax band C.

Where is 10 Birling Street, BN21 1RL located?

10 Birling Street, BN21 1RL sits in Eastbourne. It falls within the BN21 postcode district in East Sussex.

Is 10 Birling Street, BN21 1RL in a safe area?

Police records around 10 Birling Street, BN21 1RL 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 10 Birling Street, BN21 1RL?

The closest primary school to 10 Birling Street, BN21 1RL is Motcombe Infants' School (321m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Cavendish School (543m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 10 Birling Street, BN21 1RL?

The closest bus stop to 10 Birling Street, BN21 1RL is Northiam Road, 73m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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10 Birling Street, Eastbourne, BN21 1RL

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 10 Birling Street

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

10 Birling Street is a mid-terrace house in Eastbourne (BN21 1RL). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Held since April 2005 — that's 21 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1999–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 16.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £306,000 sits 74.9% above the 2005 sale of £175,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£189/sq ft) was about 16.7% below the postcode norm.

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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)

May 2023

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 May 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromD67toC75

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 10 Birling Street, Eastbourne, BN21 1RL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

10 Birling Street has no planning applications on record.

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.

10 Birling Street has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£306,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 16.4% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2005)

£175,000

Growth on file: 16.4% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

27 April 2005Most recent
£175,000
+88.2%over 4 years
9 November 2000
£93,000
+21.6%over 12 months
19 November 1999
£76,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN21 1RL: £354,000 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in BN21 1RL

On the street

Versus other Birling Street homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 10 Birling Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,035

Street avg £3,028

Strongly below

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

484/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Northiam Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Motcombe Infants' School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN21 1RL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

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55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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