What kind of home is 1a, Abbey Drive, TN38 8BD?

1a, Abbey Drive, TN38 8BD is a detached house.

What energy rating does 1a, Abbey Drive, TN38 8BD have?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Abbey Drive, TN38 8BD is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in December 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1a, Abbey Drive, TN38 8BD?

1a, Abbey Drive, TN38 8BD has a recorded floor area of 144 m² (1,550 sq ft). That makes it about 67% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in TN38 8BD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1a, Abbey Drive, TN38 8BD use?

The latest EPC at 1a, Abbey Drive, TN38 8BD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1a, Abbey Drive, TN38 8BD?

1a, Abbey Drive, TN38 8BD is in council tax band D.

Which area is 1a, Abbey Drive, TN38 8BD in?

1a, Abbey Drive, TN38 8BD sits in St Leonards On Sea. It falls within the TN38 postcode district in East Sussex.

How safe is the area around 1a, Abbey Drive, TN38 8BD?

Police records around 1a, Abbey Drive, TN38 8BD show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 40% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (563% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1a, Abbey Drive, TN38 8BD?

The closest primary school to 1a, Abbey Drive, TN38 8BD is Pebsham Primary Academy (734m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bexhill College (1.4km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1a, Abbey Drive, TN38 8BD?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Abbey Drive, TN38 8BD is Abbey Drive, 109m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1a, Abbey Drive, St Leonards On Sea, TN38 8BD

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

144 m²

1550 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a detached house in St Leonards On Sea (TN38 8BD). It has a recorded floor area of 144 m² (around 1550 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (December 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in July 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

At 144 m² the property is well over the postcode median (85 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

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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 3)

Dec 2024

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2015from Jul 2013

EPC improved fromE52toD63

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Dec 2024from Jan 2015

EPC improved fromD63toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Abbey Drive, St Leonards On Sea, TN38 8BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£341,000

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 TN38 8BD: £280,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in TN38 8BD

On the street

Versus other Abbey Drive homes

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

1a outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 62 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

144 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

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Comparables

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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 St Leonards On Sea district page.

Full St Leonards On Sea report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

5/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Abbey Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Pebsham Primary Academy. 10 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 TN38 8BD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TN38 8BD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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Common questions

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