What type of property is 8 Long Acre Close, BN21 1UF?

8 Long Acre Close, BN21 1UF is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 8 Long Acre Close, BN21 1UF last change hands?

8 Long Acre Close, BN21 1UF last sold for £185,000 in February 2003, around 24 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Long Acre Close, BN21 1UF?

The current EPC rating for 8 Long Acre Close, BN21 1UF is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in November 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Long Acre Close, BN21 1UF?

8 Long Acre Close, BN21 1UF has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (1,109 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Long Acre Close, BN21 1UF heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Long Acre Close, BN21 1UF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Long Acre Close, BN21 1UF?

8 Long Acre Close, BN21 1UF is in council tax band D.

Where is 8 Long Acre Close, BN21 1UF located?

8 Long Acre Close, BN21 1UF sits in Eastbourne. It falls within the BN21 postcode district in East Sussex.

How safe is the area around 8 Long Acre Close, BN21 1UF?

Police records around 8 Long Acre Close, BN21 1UF 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 8 Long Acre Close, BN21 1UF?

The closest primary school to 8 Long Acre Close, BN21 1UF is Motcombe Infants' School (220m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Cavendish School (259m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Long Acre Close, BN21 1UF?

The closest bus stop to 8 Long Acre Close, BN21 1UF is The Hurst Arms, 80m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Long Acre Close, Eastbourne, BN21 1UF

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

103 m²

1109 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 8 Long Acre Close

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

8 Long Acre Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Eastbourne (BN21 1UF). It has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (around 1109 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Untraded for 24 years, with the last transfer in February 2003. Today's modelled estimate of £379,000 sits 104.9% above the 2003 sale of £185,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£167/sq ft) was about 17.2% below the postcode norm.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageYes

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2019

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 November 2029

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2019from Oct 2009

Windows

SecondaryMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof

PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Long Acre Close, Eastbourne, BN21 1UF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Long Acre Close 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.

8 Long Acre Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£379,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2003)

£185,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

10 February 2003Most recent
£185,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN21 1UF: £350,000 (2022–2012).

Nearby sales in BN21 1UF

On the street

Versus other Long Acre Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£1,796

Street avg £2,477

Below

Floor Area

103 m²

Street avg 109 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Below

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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

484/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Hurst Arms — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Motcombe Infants' School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN21 1UF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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