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26a, Commercial Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3XF

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
72 m²
775 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 26a

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

26a is a mid-terrace house in Eastbourne (BN21 3XF). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 72 m² this is the 18th smallest of 47 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 42–130 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (75 versus a worst of 46). The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in September 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 72% of similar EPCs).

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Apr 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
2.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 April 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from Sept 2013
EPC improved fromD55toC75
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

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

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26a, Commercial Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3XF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26a has no planning applications on record.

16

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.

26a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£199,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 3XF: £260,000 (2025–2025).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 26a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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.
Full Eastbourne report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

484/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Junction Road Car Park — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Bourne Primary School. 17 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN21 3XF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 26a, Commercial Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3XF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.