What kind of home is Flat 3, 21 Elms Avenue, BN21 3DN?

Flat 3, 21 Elms Avenue, BN21 3DN is a mid-terrace house.

How energy efficient is Flat 3, 21 Elms Avenue, BN21 3DN?

The current EPC rating for Flat 3, 21 Elms Avenue, BN21 3DN is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in August 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Flat 3, 21 Elms Avenue, BN21 3DN?

Flat 3, 21 Elms Avenue, BN21 3DN has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft). That makes it about 38% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BN21 3DN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Flat 3, 21 Elms Avenue, BN21 3DN use?

The latest EPC at Flat 3, 21 Elms Avenue, BN21 3DN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Flat 3, 21 Elms Avenue, BN21 3DN?

Flat 3, 21 Elms Avenue, BN21 3DN is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is Flat 3, 21 Elms Avenue, BN21 3DN in?

Flat 3, 21 Elms Avenue, BN21 3DN sits in Eastbourne. It falls within the BN21 postcode district in East Sussex.

What is crime like near Flat 3, 21 Elms Avenue, BN21 3DN?

Police records around Flat 3, 21 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 Flat 3, 21 Elms Avenue, BN21 3DN?

The closest primary school to Flat 3, 21 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.

What is the nearest station to Flat 3, 21 Elms Avenue, BN21 3DN?

The closest bus stop to Flat 3, 21 Elms Avenue, BN21 3DN is Cavendish Place, 85m away. The nearest rail option is Eastbourne Rail Station, 699m away.

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Flat 3, 21 Elms Avenue, Eastbourne, BN21 3DN

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About Flat 3

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

Flat 3 is a mid-terrace house in Eastbourne (BN21 3DN). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

At 51 m² it sits well below the postcode median (82 m² across 37 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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)

Aug 2019

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 August 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2019from Mar 2009

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%57%

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 Flat 3, 21 Elms Avenue, Eastbourne, BN21 3DN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 3 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.

Flat 3 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£133,000

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.

Flat 3 outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 56 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

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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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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