5 Wordsworth Drive, Eastbourne, BN23 7QP is a freehold terraced property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 872 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 £300,053 , which equates to approximately £344 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 May 2005 for £156,000. Since then, the value has increased by £144,053, representing a 92.3% increase, or approximately 4.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £300,053 is:

  • 24.7% higher than the average property price on Wordsworth Drive
  • 1.2% higher than the average in the BN23 7QP postcode area
  • and 9.6% 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 7 October 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in BN23 7QP

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
872 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£300,053
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£344
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Wordsworth Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 7QP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Oct 2014.

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 31 May 2013. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 16.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 8% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with no change in efficiency (very poor).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to BN23 7QP

10 th / 27
Price Rank
1% higher than average
14 th / 19
Size Rank
1% smaller than average
5 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BN23 7QP , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 19 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 14th out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£300,053
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+92 %
18 May 2005
£156,000
Leasehold
+5.8 %
19 Jan 2004
£147,500
Leasehold
+183.7 %
10 May 1996
£52,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 5 Oct 2023
rooms: 5
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £236,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2021
rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £211,000
sale date: 30 Mar 2016
rooms: 4
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 25 Oct 2013
rooms: 4
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £128,500
sale date: 11 Sep 2002

Data Sources

The property at 5 Wordsworth Drive, Eastbourne, BN23 7QP appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 May 2005. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Oct 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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