# 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 - ![5.jpg](/listings/photos/165122441/846334) - 5.jpg - ![DSC_8164.jpg](/listings/photos/165122441/846335) - DSC_8164.jpg - ![DSC_8175.jpg](/listings/photos/165122441/846336) - DSC_8175.jpg - ![DSC_8131.jpg](/listings/photos/165122441/846337) - DSC_8131.jpg - ![DSC_8170.jpg](/listings/photos/165122441/846338) - DSC_8170.jpg - ![DSC_8173.jpg](/listings/photos/165122441/846339) - DSC_8173.jpg - ![DSC_8145.jpg](/listings/photos/165122441/846340) - DSC_8145.jpg - ![DSC_8152.jpg](/listings/photos/165122441/846341) - DSC_8152.jpg - ![DSC_8136.jpg](/listings/photos/165122441/846342) - DSC_8136.jpg - ![Elmwood.jpg](/listings/photos/165122441/846343) - Elmwood.jpg ## 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:** -17.1% - **10y growth:** -0.3% ## 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)