What kind of home is 14 Frenchgate Close, BN22 9EX?

14 Frenchgate Close, BN22 9EX is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 14 Frenchgate Close, BN22 9EX last change hands?

14 Frenchgate Close, BN22 9EX last sold for £305,000 in June 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £143,000 in April 2008, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 14 Frenchgate Close, BN22 9EX appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 2008 and June 2023, 14 Frenchgate Close, BN22 9EX rose from £143,000 to £305,000, a change of £162,000. That works out to roughly +5.1% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 14 Frenchgate Close, BN22 9EX have?

The current EPC rating for 14 Frenchgate Close, BN22 9EX is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in January 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 14 Frenchgate Close, BN22 9EX?

14 Frenchgate Close, BN22 9EX has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 14 Frenchgate Close, BN22 9EX use?

The latest EPC at 14 Frenchgate Close, BN22 9EX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 14 Frenchgate Close, BN22 9EX?

14 Frenchgate Close, BN22 9EX is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 14 Frenchgate Close, BN22 9EX in?

14 Frenchgate Close, BN22 9EX sits in Eastbourne. It falls within the BN22 postcode district in East Sussex.

Is 14 Frenchgate Close, BN22 9EX in a safe area?

Police records around 14 Frenchgate Close, BN22 9EX show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 14 Frenchgate Close, BN22 9EX?

The closest primary school to 14 Frenchgate Close, BN22 9EX is Heron Park Primary Academy (241m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Eastbourne Academy (847m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 14 Frenchgate Close, BN22 9EX?

The closest bus stop to 14 Frenchgate Close, BN22 9EX is Frenchgate Road, 120m away. The nearest rail option is Hampden Park (Sussex) Rail Station, 446m away.

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14 Frenchgate Close, Eastbourne, BN22 9EX

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 14 Frenchgate Close

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

14 Frenchgate Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Eastbourne (BN22 9EX). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2021) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Across 2008–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£368/sq ft) was about 100.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold June 2023 for £305,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageEn bloc

Building

Central heatingYes
RefurbishedYes

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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)

Jan 2021

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2021from Oct 2008

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Frenchgate Close, Eastbourne, BN22 9EX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Frenchgate Close has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

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 14 Frenchgate Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£308,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£305,000

Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

11 June 2023Most recent
£305,000
+113.3%over 15 years
30 April 2008
£143,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN22 9EX: £249,950 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in BN22 9EX

On the street

Versus other Frenchgate Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 14 Frenchgate Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,961

Street avg £2,536

Strongly above

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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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

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Frenchgate Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Heron Park Primary Academy. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN22 9EX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN22 9EX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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