What type of property is 20 Clifford Avenue, BN21 1XL?

20 Clifford Avenue, BN21 1XL is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 20 Clifford Avenue, BN21 1XL last change hands?

20 Clifford Avenue, BN21 1XL last sold for £480,000 in February 2021, around 6 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 20 Clifford Avenue, BN21 1XL?

The current EPC rating for 20 Clifford Avenue, BN21 1XL is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in September 2012. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Clifford Avenue, BN21 1XL?

20 Clifford Avenue, BN21 1XL has a recorded floor area of 145 m² (1,561 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Clifford Avenue, BN21 1XL heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Clifford Avenue, BN21 1XL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Clifford Avenue, BN21 1XL?

20 Clifford Avenue, BN21 1XL is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 20 Clifford Avenue, BN21 1XL located?

20 Clifford Avenue, BN21 1XL sits in Eastbourne. It falls within the BN21 postcode district in East Sussex.

Is 20 Clifford Avenue, BN21 1XL in a safe area?

Police records around 20 Clifford Avenue, BN21 1XL 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 20 Clifford Avenue, BN21 1XL?

The closest primary school to 20 Clifford Avenue, BN21 1XL is Ocklynge Junior School (233m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Cavendish School (554m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 20 Clifford Avenue, BN21 1XL?

The closest bus stop to 20 Clifford Avenue, BN21 1XL is Saxon Place, 218m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Clifford Avenue, Eastbourne, BN21 1XL

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

145 m²

1561 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 20 Clifford Avenue

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

20 Clifford Avenue is a four-bedroom detached house in Eastbourne (BN21 1XL). It has a recorded floor area of 145 m² (around 1561 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (September 2012) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from September 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £547,000 is 14% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£308/sq ft) was about 37.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: February 2021 at £480,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageIntegral

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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 12 Sept 2022

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2012

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 12 September 2022

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2012from Jul 2009

EPC improved fromE39toD64

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Clifford Avenue, Eastbourne, BN21 1XL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Clifford Avenue 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£547,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2021)

£480,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

10 February 2021Most recent
£480,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN21 1XL: £480,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in BN21 1XL

On the street

Versus other Clifford Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£3,310

Street avg £2,681

Above

Floor Area

145 m²

Street avg 205 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.3 t/year

Street avg 7.3 t/year

On par

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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.

£553k

1 Letheren Place

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1 Clifford Avenue

BN21 1XL

4 bed1 bath

£570k

1 Cobbold Avenue

BN21 1XB

4 bed1 bath

£509k

1 Farlaine Road

BN21 1XG

4 bed

£504k

1 Bakewell Road

BN21 1PX

4 bed2 bath

£600k

1 Baldwin Avenue

BN21 1UJ

4 bed

£610k

1 Glendale Avenue

BN21 1UT

4 bed3 bath

£959k

1 Dittons Road

BN21 1DN

4 bed3 bath

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

0.2 km

Saxon Place — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Ocklynge Junior School. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN21 1XL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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