How energy efficient is First Floor Flat, 1 Elms Avenue, BN21 3DN?

The current EPC rating for First Floor Flat, 1 Elms Avenue, BN21 3DN is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has improved from a F recorded in July 2011 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is First Floor Flat, 1 Elms Avenue, BN21 3DN?

First Floor Flat, 1 Elms Avenue, BN21 3DN has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft). That makes it about 22% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BN21 3DN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does First Floor Flat, 1 Elms Avenue, BN21 3DN use?

The latest EPC at First Floor Flat, 1 Elms Avenue, BN21 3DN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is First Floor Flat, 1 Elms Avenue, BN21 3DN in?

First Floor Flat, 1 Elms Avenue, BN21 3DN sits in Eastbourne. It falls within the BN21 postcode district.

What is crime like near First Floor Flat, 1 Elms Avenue, BN21 3DN?

Police records around First Floor Flat, 1 Elms Avenue, BN21 3DN 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.

What schools are near First Floor Flat, 1 Elms Avenue, BN21 3DN?

The closest primary school to First Floor Flat, 1 Elms Avenue, BN21 3DN is Bourne Primary School (546m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Gildredge House (1.5km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is First Floor Flat, 1 Elms Avenue, BN21 3DN?

The closest bus stop to First Floor Flat, 1 Elms Avenue, BN21 3DN is Cavendish Place, 85m away. The nearest rail option is Eastbourne Rail Station, 699m away.

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First Floor Flat, 1 Elms Avenue, Eastbourne, BN21 3DN

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About First Floor Flat

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

First Floor Flat is an end-of-terrace house in Eastbourne (BN21 3DN). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2016from Jul 2011

EPC improved fromF36toE42

Windows

SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Sept 2021from Nov 2016

EPC improved fromE42toD68

Low Energy Lighting

9%75%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2026from Sept 2021

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against First Floor Flat, 1 Elms Avenue, Eastbourne, BN21 3DN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

First Floor Flat has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

16 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.

First Floor Flat has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£210,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN21 3DN: £440,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in BN21 3DN

On the street

Versus other Elms Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for First Floor Flat runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

67 (D)

Street avg 56 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 56 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Cavendish Place — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Bourne Primary School. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN21 3DN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN21 3DN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.7dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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