117 Tolkien Road, Eastbourne, BN23 7AQ is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 736 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £358,804 , which equates to approximately £490 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Feb 2015 for £250,000. Since then, the value has increased by £108,804, representing a 43.5% increase, or approximately 4.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £358,804 is:

  • 2.0% higher than the average property price on Tolkien Road
  • 1.7% lower than the average in the BN23 7AQ postcode area
  • and 8.1% higher than the average price for Eastbourne as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 5 March 2011, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
736 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£358,804
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£490
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

117 Tolkien Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 7AQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Mar 2011.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 17 Feb 2010. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 6.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from good to very good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from good to very good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Very Good
Hot Water
From main system
Very Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to BN23 7AQ

13 th / 52
Price Rank
2% lower than average
22 nd / 39
Size Rank
1% smaller than average
10 th / 39
Price Per Sq FT Rank
0% same as average

Compared to other properties in BN23 7AQ , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 13th out of 52. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 39 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 22th out of 39 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£358,804
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+44 %
9 Feb 2015
£250,000
Leasehold
+5.3 %
23 May 2011
£237,500
Leasehold
+23.4 %
19 Nov 2010
£192,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £405,000
sale date: 28 Feb 2023
rooms: 3
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 8 Nov 2021
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 19 Feb 2021
rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £295,000
sale date: 16 Dec 2020
rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 6 Oct 2020

Data Sources

The property at 117 Tolkien Road, Eastbourne, BN23 7AQ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 9 Feb 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Mar 2011. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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