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About Downford House
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
Downford House is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Hailsham (BN27 1AE). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. At 50 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 4 units on EPC record in Downford House, where floor areas span 32–65 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (68 versus a worst of 53). The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Main heating runs on electricity.
Held since April 2007 — that's 19 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Sale prices here have lagged England HPI: -15.5% per year against 0% for the wider region. Today's modelled estimate of £139,000 is 39% above the 2007 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£186/sq ft) was about 182.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 6 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused. The record references conservation-area consent, which constrain future alterations.
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
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
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)
Jun 2020
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against Downford House, Flat 3, George Street, Hailsham, BN27 1AE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
Downford House has been through 4 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.
- Aug 2024ConditionsApproval
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITIONS 3 & 4 ATTACHED TO WD/2022/3233/LB
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£139,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -15.5% per year over 3 years.
Last sold (2007)
£100,000
Growth on file: -15.5% per year over 3 years.
Sales timeline
Launch offer · 33% off
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Versus other George Street homes
Four headline reads against 4 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
Downford House outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,000
Street avg £1,660
Floor Area
50 m²
Street avg 52 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
Similar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
The neighbourhood at a glance
A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Hailsham district page.
Crime
5/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Police Station — bus stop.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN27 1AE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.5dB
Everything within walking distance
Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 37 points of interest in total.
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