37 Tolkien Road, Eastbourne, BN23 7AL is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,044 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £278,110 , which equates to approximately £266 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Jul 2012 for £160,000. Since then, the value has increased by £118,110, representing a 73.8% increase, or approximately 5.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £278,110 is:

  • 20.9% lower than the average property price on Tolkien Road
  • 22.9% lower than the average in the BN23 7AL postcode area
  • and 16.2% lower than the average price for Eastbourne as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 29 September 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in BN23 7AL

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1044 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£278,110
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£266
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

37 Tolkien Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 7AL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Sep 2022.

This property is heated by room heaters that burn wood logs. An electric heat pump dedicated to water heating is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 12 Jul 2013, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to B, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 41.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, mains gas to room heaters, wood logs, changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to electric heat pump for water heating only, with its energy efficiency changing from average to poor.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Room heaters, wood logs
Poor
Hot Water
Electric heat pump for water heating only
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BN23 7AL

43 rd / 43
Price Rank
23% lower than average
2 nd / 34
Size Rank
40% bigger than average
34 th / 34
Price Per Sq FT Rank
45% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BN23 7AL , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 43th out of 43. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 34th out of 34 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 2nd out of 34 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£278,110
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+74 %
27 Jul 2012
£160,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 4
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 19 Jun 2020
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 9 Jul 2025
rooms: 3
size: 730 sq ft
sale price: £182,995
sale date: 30 Sep 2009
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £178,000
sale date: 16 Oct 2013
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 25 Aug 2020

Data Sources

The property at 37 Tolkien Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 7AL appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 27 Jul 2012. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Sep 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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