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245 Eastbourne Road, Polegate, BN26 5DL

3 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
159 m²
1711 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 245 Eastbourne Road

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

245 Eastbourne Road is a four-bedroom detached house in Polegate (BN26 5DL). It has a recorded floor area of 159 m² (around 1711 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 159 m² it's 26.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (126 m² median across 18 EPCs). Across 2001–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£380/sq ft) was about 67.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2024 at £650,000.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • Heating systemgas
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 3)
Aug 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2015from Jan 2015
EPC improved fromE54toD58
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
7%39%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2024from Nov 2015
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
39%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 245 Eastbourne Road, Polegate, BN26 5DL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Feb 2017
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    SINGLE STOREY LINK EXTENSION TO FORM NEW UTILITY AND CLOAKROOM WITH PITCHED ROOF ALONG WITH FULL CONVERSION OF GARAGE TO FORM NEW DINING SPACE.

    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    WD/2017/0146/F
    View planning record
  2. May 2008
    Full
    In report

    REDEVELOPMENT OF SITE TO FORM 52 UNITS OF EXTRA CARE ACCOMMODATION FOR THE FRAIL ELDERLY, INCLUDING COMMUNAL FACILITIES, ASSOCIATED CAR PARK, MOBILITY SCOOTER STORE AND LANDSCAPING.

    Reference
    WD/2008/0238/MAJ
    View planning 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 245 Eastbourne Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£677,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£650,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 November 2024Most recent

    £650,000

    +50.3%over 8 years
  2. 31 March 2016

    £432,500

    +118.4%over 14 years
  3. 21 August 2001

    £198,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN26 5DL: £500,000 (2025–2021).

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On the street

Versus other Eastbourne Road homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

245 Eastbourne Road is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,088

Street avg £3,117

Strongly above

Floor Area

159 m²

Street avg 142 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

On par
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Polegate district page.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

St George's Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Willingdon Community School. 7 schools nearby.

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The full 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 BN26 5DL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN26 5DL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN26 5DL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 37 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

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