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7 TELSCOMBE ROAD

EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX BN23 7AJ

2 beds 1 baths 67 m² Listed 5 Sep 2022 (-1391d)

£395,000

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## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 7 TELSCOMBE ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX BN23 7AJ |
| Price | £395,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £390,000 Apr 2023 |

## Description

EPC band: D

This Detached two double bedroom bungalow is offered in excellent condition throughout having been tastefully refurbished by the current owner and with no onward chain. A spacious and light living room opens into the large conservatory and gardens, and a fully fitted kitchen and luxury bathroom suite also feature ample storage space and a large walk-in wardrobe in the main bedroom. Sovereign Harbour and the retail park are close by and the area is well-served by bus routes, Pevensey station is within easy reach.

Glazed Entrance Porch: 11 ft 8" x 7 ft 2" max. Large cloaks cupboard, tiled floor.

Hallway: Polished wood flooring and access to useful loft space with a pull-down ladder.

Living Room: 15 ft 7" x 12 ft 10"  Bright well proportioned room with double doors into the conservatory, display shelving, and TV plinth, feature brick inset in chimney breast with wooden over-mantle.

Fitted Kitchen: 10 ft x 8 ft 2". Fully fitted with range of wall and floor units incorporating inset sink unit with mixer taps, oven hob and extractor,integrated fridge freezer and plumbing for washing machine. Door to side return.

Main Bedroom: 12 ft x 11 ft 8" Overlooking garden and having a walk in dressing wardrobe.

Bedroom Two: 12 ft x 10 ft Good size double with window to the front.

Luxury Bathroom: Bath with mixer taps and separate overhead shower with screen and fully tiled surround vanity wash basin with cupboard under, low level WC and chrome towel radiator.

Outside: Lovely rear garden with sunny aspect attractively paved with tranquil seating areas ,shrubs and bushes . Water tap and power.

Summerhouse : Set in the corner of the garden ideal for reading or even working from home.

Garage: Light and power, personal door to garden.

Private Drive is giving off-road parking.

## Property Photos

- ![Detached Bungalow](/listings/photos/126703172/745586) - Detached Bungalow
- ![Large Dining Conservatory](/listings/photos/126703172/745587) - Large Dining Conservatory
- ![Main Bedroom](/listings/photos/126703172/745588) - Main Bedroom
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/126703172/745589) - Garden
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/126703172/745590) - Living Room
- ![Fully fitted Kitchen](/listings/photos/126703172/745591) - Fully fitted Kitchen
- ![Double Second Bedroom](/listings/photos/126703172/745592) - Double Second Bedroom
- ![Luxury Bathroom](/listings/photos/126703172/745593) - Luxury Bathroom
- ![Entrance hall](/listings/photos/126703172/745594) - Entrance hall
- ![Spacious porch](/listings/photos/126703172/745595) - Spacious porch
- ![Summerhouse](/listings/photos/126703172/745596) - Summerhouse

## Floorplans

- ![7telscomberoadbn237aj-High (1)](/listings/photos/126703172/745597) - 7telscomberoadbn237aj-High (1)

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #16355180
- **Address:** 7 Telscombe Road, EASTBOURNE, BN23 7AJ
- **Certificate Issued:** 23/06/2024
- **Work Completed:** 03/06/2024
- **Items:** 2 window(s), 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #16823460
- **Address:** 7 Telscombe Road, EASTBOURNE, BN23 7AJ
- **Certificate Issued:** 01/06/2025
- **Work Completed:** 23/08/2023
- **Items:** 2 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 7 TELSCOMBE ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7AJ | £390,000 | 25/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 7 TELSCOMBE ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7AJ | £245,000 | 28/09/2017 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 87 TOLKIEN ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7AQ | £300,000 | 13/10/2025 | Detached |
| 9 FLEMING CLOSE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7AF | £340,000 | 29/09/2023 | Detached |
| 10 TOLKIEN ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7AL | £365,000 | 23/11/2022 | Detached |
| 8 GOLDING ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7AW | £355,000 | 20/10/2022 | Detached |
| 127 TOLKIEN ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7AQ | £375,000 | 20/06/2022 | Detached |
| 28 TOLKIEN ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7AL | £380,000 | 26/05/2022 | Detached |
| 11 TOLKIEN ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7AL | £345,000 | 22/04/2022 | Detached |
| 14 FLEMING CLOSE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7AF | £370,000 | 25/03/2022 | Detached |
| 13 DURRELL CLOSE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7AN | £360,000 | 10/03/2022 | Detached |
| 42 NETHERFIELD AVENUE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7BS | £395,000 | 24/02/2022 | Detached |
| 26 TOLKIEN ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7AL | £380,000 | 04/02/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 9 TELSCOMBE ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7AJ | £355,000 | 01/02/2022 | Detached |
| 52 TOLKIEN ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7AQ | £335,000 | 08/11/2021 | Detached |
| 23 TOLKIEN ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7AL | £330,000 | 17/09/2021 | Detached |
| 137 TOLKIEN ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7AQ | £335,000 | 29/06/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £355,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £354,643 (14 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £386,115 (26 Detached, BN23, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +2.3%

## 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 Eastbourne (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £898/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Priory Road, BN23 | £1,210/mo | 2 | 0.37 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Pacific Heights South, BN23 | £1,650/mo | 2 | 0.48 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Plymouth Close, BN23 | £1,200/mo | 2 | 0.54 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Bungalow, Lundy  Walk, BN23 | £1,250/mo | 2 | 0.62 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Faversham Road, BN23 | £1,350/mo | 2 | 0.62 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Quebec Close, BN23 | £1,200/mo | 2 | 0.7 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,310/mo (6 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.31% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £153,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £123,000

*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 £1,230/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 3.7%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 26.8×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-474/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -5%

*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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -8.2%
- **10y growth:** 20.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Eastbourne; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1%
- **5y growth (index):** 10%
- **10y growth (index):** 35.3%

## 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

FREEHOLD

Floor area

67 m²

Last sold

£390,000 Apr 2023

Local average

£386,115 (+2.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (8,274 of 33,755)

Street crime

101 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

No Chain
Garage with own drive
Large conservatory
Lovely Gardens
Excellent condition
Two Double Bedrooms
Fitted Kitchen
Spacious living Room
Luxury Bathroom
Detached Bungalow

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

EPC band: D
This Detached two double bedroom bungalow is offered in excellent condition throughout having been tastefully refurbished by the current owner and with no onward chain. A spacious and light living room opens into the large conservatory and gardens, and a fully fitted kitchen and luxury bathroom suite also feature ample storage space and a large walk-in wardrobe in the main bedroom. Sovereign Harbour and the retail park are close by and the area is well-served by bus routes, Pevensey station is within easy reach.
Glazed Entrance Porch: 11 ft 8" x 7 ft 2" max. Large cloaks cupboard, tiled floor.
Hallway: Polished wood flooring and access to useful loft space with a pull-down ladder.
Living Room: 15 ft 7" x 12 ft 10" Bright well proportioned room with double doors into the conservatory, display shelving, and TV plinth, feature brick inset in chimney breast with wooden over-mantle.
Fitted Kitchen: 10 ft x 8 ft 2". Fully fitted with range of wall and floor units incorporating inset sink unit with mixer taps, oven hob and extractor,integrated fridge freezer and plumbing for washing machine. Door to side return.
Main Bedroom: 12 ft x 11 ft 8" Overlooking garden and having a walk in dressing wardrobe.
Bedroom Two: 12 ft x 10 ft Good size double with window to the front.
Luxury Bathroom: Bath with mixer taps and separate overhead shower with screen and fully tiled surround vanity wash basin with cupboard under, low level WC and chrome towel radiator.
Outside: Lovely rear garden with sunny aspect attractively paved with tranquil seating areas ,shrubs and bushes . Water tap and power.
Summerhouse : Set in the corner of the garden ideal for reading or even working from home.
Garage: Light and power, personal door to garden.
Private Drive is giving off-road parking.

Listed by

South East & London

Yopa Property Ltd

Reference: 126703172

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

7telscomberoadbn237aj-High (1)

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #16355180 Recent

Property Details

Street: 7 Telscombe Road

Town: EASTBOURNE

Postcode: BN23 7AJ

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 23/06/2024

Work Completed: 03/06/2024

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #16823460 Recent

Property Details

Street: 7 Telscombe Road

Town: EASTBOURNE

Postcode: BN23 7AJ

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 01/06/2025

Work Completed: 23/08/2023

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

59% since 2017

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	25/04/2023 (3 years ago)	£390,000	+59.2%
Sold	28/09/2017 (8 years ago)	£245,000	—

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
87 TOLKIEN ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7AQ	£300,000	13/10/2025	Detached
9 FLEMING CLOSE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7AF	£340,000	29/09/2023	Detached
10 TOLKIEN ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7AL	£365,000	23/11/2022	Detached
8 GOLDING ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7AW	£355,000	20/10/2022	Detached
127 TOLKIEN ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7AQ	£375,000	20/06/2022	Detached
28 TOLKIEN ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7AL	£380,000	26/05/2022	Detached
11 TOLKIEN ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7AL	£345,000	22/04/2022	Detached
14 FLEMING CLOSE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7AF	£370,000	25/03/2022	Detached
13 DURRELL CLOSE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7AN	£360,000	10/03/2022	Detached
42 NETHERFIELD AVENUE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7BS	£395,000	24/02/2022	Detached
26 TOLKIEN ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7AL	£380,000	04/02/2022	Detached
Same street 9 TELSCOMBE ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7AJ	£355,000	01/02/2022	Detached
52 TOLKIEN ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7AQ	£335,000	08/11/2021	Detached
23 TOLKIEN ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7AL	£330,000	17/09/2021	Detached
137 TOLKIEN ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7AQ	£335,000	29/06/2021	Detached

Street average: £355,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £354,643 (14 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -8.2%

10y growth 20.1%

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

1y (index) 1%

5y (index) 10%

10y (index) 35.3%

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 Eastbourne: £898/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View BN23 7AJ

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Tidebrook Gardens	0.0 miles
Shop	Asda Opticians	0.3 miles
Shop	The Barber Shop	0.5 miles
Train station	Pevensey and Westham	1.1 miles
Train station	Pevensey Bay	1.5 miles
University	University of Brighton Eastbourne Campus	4.0 miles
Hospital	Amberstone Hospital	6.0 miles
Hospital	Unknown	6.7 miles
University	University of Brighton	11.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	36
Anti-social behaviour	21
Shoplifting	9
Criminal damage and arson	6
Other theft	5
Possession of weapons	4
Robbery	4
Burglary	3
Drugs	3
Other crime	3
Public order	3
Bicycle theft	2
Vehicle crime	2
Total incidents	101

Within 1 mile during Apr 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 Catherine's College	Secondary	0.3 miles	Good — 17 Dec 2019
Langney Primary Academy	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 11 Sep 2013
The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 19 Dec 2018
West Rise Junior School	Primary	0.9 miles	Requires improvement — 25 Sep 2023
West Rise Community Infant School	Primary	0.9 miles	Good — 8 Sep 2015

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
2 Bed Terraced House, Priory Road, BN23	£1,210/mo	2	0.37 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Pacific Heights South, BN23	£1,650/mo	2	0.48 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Plymouth Close, BN23	£1,200/mo	2	0.54 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Bungalow, Lundy Walk, BN23	£1,250/mo	2	0.62 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Faversham Road, BN23	£1,350/mo	2	0.62 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Quebec Close, BN23	£1,200/mo	2	0.7 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,310/mo (6 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.31%

Max investor price (0.8%) £153,750

Target investor price (1%) £123,000

Gross yield 3.7%

Cost-to-rent ratio 26.8×

Monthly cashflow £-474/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -5%

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).