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FLAT 2

ELMWOOD, 5, ARUNDEL ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX BN21 2EN

1 beds 1 baths 560 sq ft Listed 30 Jul 2025 (-356d)

£150,000

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# 1 bedroom flat for sale (BN21 2EN)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | FLAT 2, ELMWOOD, 5, ARUNDEL ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX BN21 2EN |
| Price | £150,000 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 52 m² |
| Last sold | £144,000 Feb 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** D
- **Expiry date:** 04/03/2028
- **Current heating cost:** £885/year

### Recommendations
- B (1,500)
- Q (14,000)
- E (25)
- L2 (1,200)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8800-5754-3029-7007-7783)

## Description

***GUIDE PRICE £150,000 - £160,000***

Located in the sought after Upperton area, this one bedroom first floor apartment sits within a well maintained purpose built block with lift access. The property features a bright lounge with access to a private balcony, a modern fitted kitchen, a double bedroom, and a stylish shower room. Additional benefits include double glazing throughout, a separate storage area on the ground floor and the property is offered to the market chain free. Set in a tranquil, residential location, the flat enjoys a peaceful setting while remaining just a short walk from the town centre and train station. Residents' parking is available on a first come, first served basis, making this an ideal home for first time buyers, downsizers or those seeking a convenient base with excellent transport links.

**Entrance** - Communal entrance with security entry phone system. Stairs and lift to first floor private entrance door to -

**Hallway** - Electric radiator.  Entryphone handset.

**Double Aspect Lounge** - 4.70m x 3.40m  (15'5 x 11'2 ) - Electric radiator.  Electric fireplace.  Double glazed window to side aspect.  Double glazed doors to -

**Sun Balcony** - 3.35m x 1.07m  (11'0 x 3'6 ) - With views to the front of the development.

**Fitted Kitchen** - 2.49m x 2.21m  (8'2 x 7'3 ) - Range of fitted wall and base units. Worktop with inset single drainer sink unit and mixer tap. Inset electric hob and electric oven. Extractor cooker hood. Integral fridge, freezer and washing machine. Double glazed window to side aspect.

**Bedroom** - 3.86m x 3.20m  (12'8 x 10'6 ) - Electric radiator.  Double glazed window to front aspect.

**Modern Shower Room/Wc** - Suite comprising shower cubicle.  Wash hand basin, Low level WC. Heated towel rail. Extractor fan.  Airing cupboard.

**Parking** - There is residents parking on a first come, first served basis.

**Epc = E** -

**Council Tax Band = B** -

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Elmwood.jpg](/listings/photos/165122441/846344) - Elmwood.jpg

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/165122441/846345) - EE Rating

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| ELMWOOD, 5 FLAT 2 ARUNDEL ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2EN | £144,000 | 27/02/2026 | Flat |
| ELMWOOD, 5 FLAT 2 ARUNDEL ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2EN | £148,500 | 24/01/2017 | Flat |
| ELMWOOD, 5 FLAT 2 ARUNDEL ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2EN | £109,000 | 02/03/2016 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 20 FLAT 2 EVERSFIELD ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2DS | £265,000 | 23/01/2026 | Flat |
| DONNINGTON HOUSE, 24 FLAT 4 ENYS ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2DX | £120,000 | 28/11/2025 | Flat |
| 18 FLAT 2 BEDFORD GROVE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2DU | £145,000 | 03/10/2025 | Flat |
| 50 FLAT 2 UPPERTON GARDENS, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2AQ | £155,000 | 15/08/2025 | Flat |
| 26 FLAT 5 ENYS ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2DX | £182,500 | 23/05/2025 | Flat |
| BOWES HOUSE, 36 FLAT 4 ENYS ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2DX | £178,000 | 15/12/2023 | Flat |
| 8 FLAT 4 ENYS ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2DH | £149,950 | 08/12/2023 | Flat |
| TORFIELD COURT FLAT 12 ST ANNES ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2HR | £185,000 | 30/11/2023 | Flat |
| 22 FLAT 1 ENYS ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2DN | £170,000 | 17/10/2023 | Flat |
| 22 FLAT 4 ENYS ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2DN | £149,950 | 02/10/2023 | Flat |
| 28 FLAT 6 ENYS ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2DX | £100,000 | 18/09/2023 | Flat |
| 5 CHURCHFIELD SQUARE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2GN | £267,500 | 01/09/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] FITZALAN HOUSE, 7 - 9 FLAT 19 ARUNDEL ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2EN | £218,000 | 26/05/2023 | Flat |
| DONNINGTON HOUSE, 24 FLAT 6 ENYS ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2DX | £105,000 | 14/04/2023 | Flat |
| 16 FLAT 3 ENYS ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2DN | £165,000 | 20/12/2022 | Flat |
| EVERSLEY COURT, 14 FLAT 20 ST ANNES ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2BS | £242,500 | 16/12/2022 | Flat |
| ANDERIDA, 7 FLAT 2 HARTFIELD ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2AP | £268,000 | 25/11/2022 | Flat |
| THE SYCAMORES, 17 FLAT 3 ARUNDEL ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2EP | £154,000 | 15/11/2022 | Flat |
| 33 FLAT E BEDFORD GROVE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2DU | £85,000 | 21/10/2022 | Flat |
| ABBOTS LODGE, 19 FLAT 8 ARUNDEL ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2EL | £250,000 | 14/10/2022 | Flat |
| TORFIELD COURT FLAT 6 ST ANNES ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2HR | £180,000 | 14/10/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] ELMWOOD, 5 FLAT 6 ARUNDEL ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2EN | £183,000 | 23/09/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] ELMWOOD, 5 FLAT 10 ARUNDEL ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2EN | £169,950 | 07/04/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] ELMWOOD, 5 FLAT 11 ARUNDEL ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2EN | £185,000 | 18/03/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] FITZALAN HOUSE, 7 - 9 FLAT 22 ARUNDEL ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2EN | £190,000 | 01/02/2022 | Flat |

**Street average:** £189,190 (5 sales)
**Area average:** £175,870 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £179,576 (72 Flat, BN21, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -16.5%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Eastbourne). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,046/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,162/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,278/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for High Weald (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £798/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| Studio Flat, Ceylon Place, BN21 | £799/mo | 1 | 0.75 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £799/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.53% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £99,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £79,900

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £799/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 6.4%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 15.6×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £103/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 2.9%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,885/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** -17.2%
- **10y growth:** -0.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Eastbourne; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -6%
- **5y growth (index):** -2.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 15.1%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

SHARE_OF_FREEHOLD (100 years remaining on lease)

Floor area

52 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£144,000 Feb 2026

Price per m²

£2,885/m²

Local average

£179,576 (-16.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (13,016 of 33,755)

Street crime

828 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Well Presented Upperton Apartment
1 Bedrooms
First Floor
Double Aspect Lounge
Sun Balcony To Front Aspect
Fitted Kitchen
Modern Shower Room/WC
Double Glazing
Residents Parking Facilities
CHAIN FREE

Additional details

Parking: Yes

Description

*GUIDE PRICE £150,000 - £160,000*
Located in the sought after Upperton area, this one bedroom first floor apartment sits within a well maintained purpose built block with lift access. The property features a bright lounge with access to a private balcony, a modern fitted kitchen, a double bedroom, and a stylish shower room. Additional benefits include double glazing throughout, a separate storage area on the ground floor and the property is offered to the market chain free. Set in a tranquil, residential location, the flat enjoys a peaceful setting while remaining just a short walk from the town centre and train station. Residents' parking is available on a first come, first served basis, making this an ideal home for first time buyers, downsizers or those seeking a convenient base with excellent transport links.

Entrance - Communal entrance with security entry phone system. Stairs and lift to first floor private entrance door to -

Hallway - Electric radiator. Entryphone handset.

Double Aspect Lounge - 4.70m x 3.40m (15'5 x 11'2 ) - Electric radiator. Electric fireplace. Double glazed window to side aspect. Double glazed doors to -

Sun Balcony - 3.35m x 1.07m (11'0 x 3'6 ) - With views to the front of the development.

Fitted Kitchen - 2.49m x 2.21m (8'2 x 7'3 ) - Range of fitted wall and base units. Worktop with inset single drainer sink unit and mixer tap. Inset electric hob and electric oven. Extractor cooker hood. Integral fridge, freezer and washing machine. Double glazed window to side aspect.

Bedroom - 3.86m x 3.20m (12'8 x 10'6 ) - Electric radiator. Double glazed window to front aspect.

Modern Shower Room/Wc - Suite comprising shower cubicle. Wash hand basin, Low level WC. Heated towel rail. Extractor fan. Airing cupboard.

Parking - There is residents parking on a first come, first served basis.

Epc = E -

Council Tax Band = B -

Listed by

Eastbourne

Town Property/Town Flats/Town Rentals

Reference: 165122441

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: D

Inspection date: 05/03/2018

Expiry date: 04/03/2028

Current heating cost: £885/year

Potential heating cost: £422/year

EPC E or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (1,500)
50 mm internal or external wall insulation (14,000)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (25)
High heat retention storage heaters and dual immersion cylinder (1,200)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Elmwood.jpg

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

Price history

32% since 2016

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	27/02/2026 (4 months ago)	£144,000	-3%
Sold	24/01/2017 (9 years ago)	£148,500	+36.2%
Sold	02/03/2016 (10 years ago)	£109,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
20 FLAT 2 EVERSFIELD ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2DS	£265,000	23/01/2026	Flat
DONNINGTON HOUSE, 24 FLAT 4 ENYS ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2DX	£120,000	28/11/2025	Flat
18 FLAT 2 BEDFORD GROVE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2DU	£145,000	03/10/2025	Flat
50 FLAT 2 UPPERTON GARDENS, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2AQ	£155,000	15/08/2025	Flat
26 FLAT 5 ENYS ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2DX	£182,500	23/05/2025	Flat
BOWES HOUSE, 36 FLAT 4 ENYS ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2DX	£178,000	15/12/2023	Flat
8 FLAT 4 ENYS ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2DH	£149,950	08/12/2023	Flat
TORFIELD COURT FLAT 12 ST ANNES ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2HR	£185,000	30/11/2023	Flat
22 FLAT 1 ENYS ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2DN	£170,000	17/10/2023	Flat
22 FLAT 4 ENYS ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2DN	£149,950	02/10/2023	Flat
28 FLAT 6 ENYS ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2DX	£100,000	18/09/2023	Flat
5 CHURCHFIELD SQUARE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2GN	£267,500	01/09/2023	Flat
Same street FITZALAN HOUSE, 7 - 9 FLAT 19 ARUNDEL ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2EN	£218,000	26/05/2023	Flat
DONNINGTON HOUSE, 24 FLAT 6 ENYS ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2DX	£105,000	14/04/2023	Flat
16 FLAT 3 ENYS ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2DN	£165,000	20/12/2022	Flat
EVERSLEY COURT, 14 FLAT 20 ST ANNES ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2BS	£242,500	16/12/2022	Flat
ANDERIDA, 7 FLAT 2 HARTFIELD ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2AP	£268,000	25/11/2022	Flat
THE SYCAMORES, 17 FLAT 3 ARUNDEL ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2EP	£154,000	15/11/2022	Flat
33 FLAT E BEDFORD GROVE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2DU	£85,000	21/10/2022	Flat
ABBOTS LODGE, 19 FLAT 8 ARUNDEL ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2EL	£250,000	14/10/2022	Flat
TORFIELD COURT FLAT 6 ST ANNES ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2HR	£180,000	14/10/2022	Flat
Same street ELMWOOD, 5 FLAT 6 ARUNDEL ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2EN	£183,000	23/09/2022	Flat
Same street ELMWOOD, 5 FLAT 10 ARUNDEL ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2EN	£169,950	07/04/2022	Flat
Same street ELMWOOD, 5 FLAT 11 ARUNDEL ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2EN	£185,000	18/03/2022	Flat
Same street FITZALAN HOUSE, 7 - 9 FLAT 22 ARUNDEL ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 2EN	£190,000	01/02/2022	Flat

Street average: £189,190 (5 sales)

Area average: £175,870 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -17.2%

10y growth -0.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Eastbourne. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of April 2026.

1y (index) -6%

5y (index) -2.8%

10y (index) 15.1%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Eastbourne. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,046/mo

Realistic £1,162/mo

Optimistic £1,278/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Eastbourne.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for High Weald: £798/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View BN21 2EN

Address

Arundel Road

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Henleaze	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Enys Road	0.2 miles
Shop	Laptop Station	0.4 miles
Shop	Flowers of Eastbourne	0.4 miles
Train station	Eastbourne	0.4 miles
Train station	Windy Ridge	1.1 miles
University	University of Brighton Eastbourne Campus	1.4 miles
Hospital	Amberstone Hospital	7.4 miles
Hospital	Unknown	8.0 miles
University	University of Brighton	9.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	236
Anti-social behaviour	206
Shoplifting	130
Public order	76
Criminal damage and arson	53
Other theft	30
Vehicle crime	25
Drugs	22
Burglary	13
Theft from the person	12
Robbery	8
Other crime	7
Possession of weapons	6
Bicycle theft	4
Total incidents	828

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 28 Apr 2022
Gildredge House	Other	0.5 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Anderida Learning Centre	Other	0.7 miles	Good — 24 Apr 2024
Bourne Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Requires improvement — 10 Sep 2024
Stafford Junior School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 9 Sep 2024

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
Studio Flat, Ceylon Place, BN21	£799/mo	1	0.75 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £799/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.53%

Max investor price (0.8%) £99,875

Target investor price (1%) £79,900

Gross yield 6.4%

Cost-to-rent ratio 15.6×

Monthly cashflow £103/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 2.9%

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).