43 Fern Close, Eastbourne, BN23 8AQ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 463 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £248,490 , which equates to approximately £537 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Mar 2014 for £159,000. Since then, the value has increased by £89,490, representing a 56.3% increase, or approximately 4.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £248,490 is:

  • 10.3% lower than the average property price on Fern Close
  • 15.1% lower than the average in the BN23 8AQ postcode area
  • and 25.1% lower 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 20 April 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
463 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£248,490
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£537
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

43 Fern Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 8AQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Apr 2021.

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 7 Feb 2011. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 6.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BN23 8AQ

29 th / 34
Price Rank
15% lower than average
21 st / 29
Size Rank
30% smaller than average
9 th / 29
Price Per Sq FT Rank
21% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BN23 8AQ , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 29th out of 34. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 29 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 21th out of 29 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£248,490
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+56 %
21 Mar 2014
£159,000
Leasehold
+8.9 %
5 Aug 2011
£146,000
Leasehold
+6.6 %
23 Sep 2009
£137,000
Leasehold
0 %
14 Jul 2004
£137,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 29 Nov 2023
rooms: 3
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 15 Aug 2023
rooms: 3
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £265,000
sale date: 28 Jan 2022
rooms: 3
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 14 Aug 2020
rooms: 3
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 8 Nov 2019

Data Sources

The property at 43 Fern Close, Eastbourne, BN23 8AQ appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Mar 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Apr 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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