What type of property is 1 Fennells Close, BN21 2RJ?

1 Fennells Close, BN21 2RJ is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 1 Fennells Close, BN21 2RJ last change hands?

1 Fennells Close, BN21 2RJ last sold for £384,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £60,000 in August 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Fennells Close, BN21 2RJ changed over time?

Across 4 sales between August 1998 and July 2024, 1 Fennells Close, BN21 2RJ rose from £60,000 to £384,000, a change of £324,000. That works out to roughly +7.4% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Fennells Close, BN21 2RJ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Fennells Close, BN21 2RJ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. It has dropped from a C recorded in October 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Fennells Close, BN21 2RJ?

1 Fennells Close, BN21 2RJ has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (1,055 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Fennells Close, BN21 2RJ heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Fennells Close, BN21 2RJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Fennells Close, BN21 2RJ?

1 Fennells Close, BN21 2RJ is in council tax band D.

Where is 1 Fennells Close, BN21 2RJ located?

1 Fennells Close, BN21 2RJ sits in Eastbourne. It falls within the BN21 postcode district in East Sussex.

Is 1 Fennells Close, BN21 2RJ in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Fennells Close, BN21 2RJ 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.

Which schools serve 1 Fennells Close, BN21 2RJ?

The closest primary school to 1 Fennells Close, BN21 2RJ is St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School (610m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Cavendish School (744m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Fennells Close, BN21 2RJ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Fennells Close, BN21 2RJ is Burton Road, 99m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Fennells Close, Eastbourne, BN21 2RJ

4 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

98 m²

1055 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Fennells Close

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

1 Fennells Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Eastbourne (BN21 2RJ). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (October 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 98 m² it's 25.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (78 m² median across 11 EPCs). Across 1998–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£364/sq ft) was about 87.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: July 2024 at £384,000.

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
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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 3)

May 2024

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2014from Oct 2013

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

May 2024from May 2014

EPC improved fromC70toD65

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Fennells Close, Eastbourne, BN21 2RJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Fennells Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Latest sale on 1 Fennells Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£372,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.4% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£384,000

Growth on file: 7.4% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

28 July 2024Most recent
£384,000
+138.5%over 22 years
23 May 2002
£161,000
+70.4%over 2 years
28 June 1999
£94,500
+57.5%over 11 months
11 August 1998
£60,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN21 2RJ: £285,000 (2020–2015).

Nearby sales in BN21 2RJ

On the street

Versus other Fennells Close homes

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

1 Fennells Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,918

Street avg £3,149

Strongly above

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Burton Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN21 2RJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN21 2RJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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