98 Sorrel Drive, Eastbourne, BN23 8BJ is a freehold detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 710 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 £285,656 , which equates to approximately £402 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Oct 2022 for £325,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £39,344, representing a 12.1% decrease, or approximately 3.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £285,656 is:

  • 17.3% higher than the average property price on Sorrel Drive
  • 16.9% higher than the average in the BN23 8BJ postcode area
  • and 13.9% 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 30 June 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
710 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£285,656
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£402
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

98 Sorrel Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 8BJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Jun 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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 9 Mar 2009. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 9.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • 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, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 24% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 24% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to BN23 8BJ

10 th / 31
Price Rank
17% higher than average
10 th / 26
Size Rank
1% smaller than average
1 st / 26
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BN23 8BJ , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 31. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 26 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 10th out of 26 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£285,656
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-12 %
28 Oct 2022
£325,000
Leasehold
+87.9 %
30 Oct 2009
£173,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 15 Oct 2021
rooms: 5
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £247,000
sale date: 25 Sep 2020
rooms: 5
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 20 Nov 2015
rooms: 5
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £171,000
sale date: 20 Apr 2007
rooms: 5
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £60,000
sale date: 30 Jan 1998

Data Sources

The property at 98 Sorrel Drive, Eastbourne, BN23 8BJ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Oct 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Jun 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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