What kind of home is 19 Birling Street, BN21 1RL?

19 Birling Street, BN21 1RL is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 19 Birling Street, BN21 1RL last change hands?

19 Birling Street, BN21 1RL last sold for £354,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £64,950 in August 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 19 Birling Street, BN21 1RL appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between August 1997 and July 2024, 19 Birling Street, BN21 1RL rose from £64,950 to £354,000, a change of £289,050. That works out to roughly +6.5% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 19 Birling Street, BN21 1RL?

The current EPC rating for 19 Birling Street, BN21 1RL is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 19 Birling Street, BN21 1RL?

19 Birling Street, BN21 1RL has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 19 Birling Street, BN21 1RL use?

The latest EPC at 19 Birling Street, BN21 1RL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 19 Birling Street, BN21 1RL?

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

Which area is 19 Birling Street, BN21 1RL in?

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

Is 19 Birling Street, BN21 1RL in a safe area?

Police records around 19 Birling Street, BN21 1RL 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 19 Birling Street, BN21 1RL?

The closest primary school to 19 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 19 Birling Street, BN21 1RL?

The closest bus stop to 19 Birling Street, BN21 1RL is Northiam Road, 73m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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19 Birling Street, Eastbourne, BN21 1RL

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 19 Birling Street

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

19 Birling Street is a two-bedroom 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 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in October 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Across 1997–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£382/sq ft) was about 90.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £354,000 in July 2024.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing

Building

Heating systemGas

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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)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Oct 2016

EPC improved fromD64toC70

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 19 Birling Street, Eastbourne, BN21 1RL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

19 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.

Price for 19 Birling Street has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£348,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£354,000

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

2 July 2024Most recent
£354,000
+24.6%over 7 years
28 February 2017
£284,000
+337.3%over 19 years
25 August 1997
£64,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN21 1RL: £340,000 (2024–2021).

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 price per m², 19 Birling Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,116

Street avg £2,867

Strongly above

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

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

9/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

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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