# 1 bedroom retirement property for sale (BN21 3DB) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | FLAT 36, ANDWELL COURT, TRINITY PLACE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX BN21 3DB | | Price | £95,000 | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1983-1990 | | Floor area | 41 m² | | Last sold | £90,000 Feb 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 14/09/2032 - **Current heating cost:** £179/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £1,023 ### Recommendations - C (£15 - £30) - L2 (£800 - £1,200) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8732-9421-6200-0275-0296) ## Description Situated on the front of the building and third floor of this popular town centre retirement development, comprising of a hallway with airing cupboard, double bedroom with ample storage, large and bright bay fronted lounge with views of the church, fitted kitchen and shower room with a spacious mobility friendly wetroom. The development offers a residents lounge and gardens along with a laundry room too. CHAIN FREE! **Entrance** - Communal entrance with security entryphone system. Stairs and lift to third floor private entrance door to – **Hallway** - Airing cupboard. **Lounge** - 4.98m x 3.25m (16'4 x 10'8 ) - Electric fireplace. Wall lights. Internal window to kitchen. Double glazed triangular bay window. **Fitted Kitchen** - 2.34m x 2.24m (7'8 x 7'4 ) - Range of fitted wall and base units. Worktop with inset single drainer sink unit. Inset electric hob and oven under. Plumbing and space for washing machine. Integrated fridge/freezer. **Bedroom** - 3.56m x 2.67m (11'8 x 8'9) - Night storage heater. Built-in wardrobe. Double glazed window to front aspect. **Wet Room/Wc** - Wall mounted shower in shower enclosure with seat. Extractor fan. Low level WC. Wash hand basin. Heated towel rail. **Other Details** - Andwell Court benefits from a residents lounge, laundry room, communal gardens and residents parking facilities. **Epc = C** - **Council Tax Band = B** - ## Property Photos - ![DSC_0483.jpg](/listings/photos/161450564/396130) - DSC_0483.jpg - ![DSC_4215.jpg](/listings/photos/161450564/396131) - DSC_4215.jpg - ![DSC_4211.jpg](/listings/photos/161450564/396132) - DSC_4211.jpg - ![DSC_4202.jpg](/listings/photos/161450564/396133) - DSC_4202.jpg - ![DSC_4217.jpg](/listings/photos/161450564/396134) - DSC_4217.jpg - ![DSC_4208.jpg](/listings/photos/161450564/396135) - DSC_4208.jpg - ![DSC_4203.jpg](/listings/photos/161450564/396136) - DSC_4203.jpg - ![DSC_4206.jpg](/listings/photos/161450564/396137) - DSC_4206.jpg - ![DSC_4221.jpg](/listings/photos/161450564/396138) - DSC_4221.jpg - ![DSC_0476.jpg](/listings/photos/161450564/396139) - DSC_0476.jpg - ![DSC_0478.jpg](/listings/photos/161450564/396140) - DSC_0478.jpg - ![DSC_0474.jpg](/listings/photos/161450564/396141) - DSC_0474.jpg - ![DSC_0475.jpg](/listings/photos/161450564/396142) - DSC_0475.jpg - ![DSC_0473.jpg](/listings/photos/161450564/396143) - DSC_0473.jpg - ![DSC_0479.jpg](/listings/photos/161450564/396144) - DSC_0479.jpg - ![DSC_0480.jpg](/listings/photos/161450564/396145) - DSC_0480.jpg - ![Andwell Court.jpg](/listings/photos/161450564/396146) - Andwell Court.jpg ## Floorplans - ![Andwell Court.jpg](/listings/photos/161450564/396147) - Andwell Court.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/161450564/396148) - EE Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | ANDWELL COURT FLAT 36 TRINITY PLACE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 3DB | £90,000 | 18/02/2026 | Flat | | ANDWELL COURT FLAT 36 TRINITY PLACE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 3DB | £108,000 | 20/04/2017 | Flat | | ANDWELL COURT FLAT 36 TRINITY PLACE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 3DB | £110,000 | 05/09/2014 | Flat | | ANDWELL COURT FLAT 36 TRINITY PLACE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 3DB | £70,000 | 08/03/2012 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] ANDWELL COURT FLAT 15 TRINITY PLACE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 3DB | £76,000 | 05/10/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] ANDWELL COURT FLAT 38 TRINITY PLACE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 3DB | £115,000 | 09/06/2023 | Flat | | 33 ELMS AVENUE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 3DN | £440,000 | 17/04/2023 | Other | | [Same street] ANDWELL COURT FLAT 7 TRINITY PLACE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 3DB | £96,500 | 09/11/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] ANDWELL COURT FLAT 53 TRINITY PLACE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 3DB | £85,000 | 29/09/2022 | Flat | | 33 ELMS AVENUE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 3DN | £9,000 | 18/07/2022 | Other | | [Same street] ANDWELL COURT FLAT 19 TRINITY PLACE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 3DB | £98,000 | 10/06/2022 | Flat | | 21 - 23 COMPTON STREET, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 4AN | £1,951,250 | 20/05/2022 | Other | | 21 - 23 COMPTON STREET, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 4AN | £600,000 | 20/05/2022 | Other | | [Same street] ANDWELL COURT FLAT 29 TRINITY PLACE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 3DB | £155,000 | 27/04/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] ANDWELL COURT FLAT 23 TRINITY PLACE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 3DB | £85,000 | 25/02/2022 | Flat | | 5 SEASIDE ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 3PR | £300,000 | 10/12/2021 | Other | | [Same street] ANDWELL COURT FLAT 5 TRINITY PLACE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 3DB | £95,000 | 24/11/2021 | Flat | | [Same street] ANDWELL COURT FLAT 32 TRINITY PLACE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 3DB | £100,000 | 20/08/2021 | Flat | | [Same street] ANDWELL COURT FLAT 18 TRINITY PLACE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 3DB | £95,000 | 27/07/2021 | Flat | **Street average:** £100,050 (10 sales) **Area average:** £660,050 (5 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £561,016 (7 Other, BN21, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -83.1% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Eastbourne). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,044/mo - **Realistic:** £1,160/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,276/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, Bourne St, BN21 | £718/mo | 1 | 0.32 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £718/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.76% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £89,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £71,800 *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 £718/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 9.1% - **Cost-to-rent:** 11× - **Monthly cashflow:** £247/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 10.8% *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:** £2,317/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 334.2% - **10y growth:** 4832% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Eastbourne; All dwelling types series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -0.8% - **5y growth (index):** 6% - **10y growth (index):** 30.5% ## 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)