Sold STC Flat

FLAT 1

15 GRANGE GARDENS, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX BN20 7DA

2 beds 1 baths 1,227 sq ft Listed 27 May 2025 (-387d)

£365,000

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# 2 bedroom flat for sale (BN20 7DA)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | FLAT 1, 15 GRANGE GARDENS, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX BN20 7DA |
| Price | £365,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 114 m² |
| Last sold | £341,000 Oct 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 29/01/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £989/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,023

### Recommendations
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- C (£15 - £30)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0790-0202-0805-4012-4614)

## Description

**Entrance** - Private door to -

**Hallway** - Radiator.  Coved ceiling.  Airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder. 2 built-in cupboards.  Tiled floor.

**Double Aspect Lounge** - 6.60m x 5.03m  (21'8 x 16'6 ) - Feature fireplace with tiled surround and hearth. Radiator. Coved ceiling. Wall lights. Double glazed bay window to side aspect.  Double glazed French doors to gardens.

**Fitted Kitchen/Breakfast Room** - 4.19m x 2.82m  (13'9 x 9'3 ) - Range of fitted lightwood wall and base units. Worktop with inset single drainer sink unit and mixer tap. Built-in electric oven and hob with extractor cooker hood. Plumbing and space for washing machine and dishwasher.  Part tiled walls. Wood effect flooring.  Floor standing gas boiler. Double glazed window.

**Bedroom 1** - 5.08m x 4.70m (16'8 x 15'5) - Radiator.  Fitted wardrobes and overhead storage. Coved ceiling. Wash hand basin with cupboard below.  Double glazed window to front aspect.  Door to -

**En-Suite Shower Room** - Shower cubicle with tiled walls.

**Bedroom 2** - 3.35m x 3.28m  (11'0 x 10'9 ) - Radiator.  Coved ceiling.  Fitted wardrobe.  Secondary glazed window to side aspect.

**Modern Shower Room/Wc** - White suite comprising shower cubicle.  Vanity unit with inset wash hand basin, chrome mixer tap and cupboard below.  Tiled walls. Tiled floor.  Extractor fan.  Chrome heated towel rail. Inset spotlights.

**Outside** - The wonderful private rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with a good size patio, well stocked flower beds & borders, gated side access and door to garage.

**Parking** - Garage with up & over door.

**Epc = D** -

**Council Tax Band = C** -

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/162483110/442635) - EE Rating

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 15 FLAT 1 GRANGE GARDENS, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 7DA | £341,000 | 23/10/2025 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| SAFFRONS VIEW, 11 FLAT 6 MEADS ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 7DU | £122,000 | 30/06/2025 | Flat |
| SAFFRONS COURT FLAT 46 COMPTON PLACE ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 1DY | £374,000 | 15/12/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 9 FLAT 2 GRANGE GARDENS, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 7DA | £155,000 | 29/11/2023 | Flat |
| GLEBE COURT, 4 FLAT 11 GRASSINGTON ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 7BU | £650,000 | 17/11/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 15 FLAT 2 GRANGE GARDENS, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 7DA | £297,500 | 16/11/2023 | Flat |
| SAFFRONS VIEW, 11 FLAT 4 MEADS ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 7DU | £160,000 | 17/08/2023 | Flat |
| STANMER HOUSE, 26 FLAT 2 FURNESS ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 4EY | £173,333 | 10/08/2023 | Flat |
| ARNWORTH COURT, 3 FLAT 5 FURNESS ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 4EX | £220,000 | 08/06/2023 | Flat |
| SAFFRONS VIEW, 11 FLAT 9 MEADS ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 7DU | £303,000 | 20/01/2023 | Flat |
| GLEBE COURT, 4 FLAT 4 GRASSINGTON ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 7BU | £418,000 | 21/12/2022 | Flat |
| GLEBE COURT, 4 FLAT 8 GRASSINGTON ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 7BU | £350,000 | 14/12/2022 | Flat |
| GLEBE COURT, 4 FLAT 6 GRASSINGTON ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 7BU | £415,000 | 07/11/2022 | Flat |
| GLEBE COURT, 4 FLAT 1 GRASSINGTON ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 7BU | £265,000 | 04/11/2022 | Flat |
| GLEBE COURT, 4 FLAT 11 GRASSINGTON ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 7BU | £640,000 | 03/11/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 13 FLAT 1 GRANGE GARDENS, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 7DA | £295,000 | 02/11/2022 | Flat |
| 48 FLAT 8 BLACKWATER ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 7DH | £215,000 | 12/10/2022 | Flat |
| SAFFRONS COURT FLAT 59 COMPTON PLACE ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 1DY | £475,000 | 11/10/2022 | Flat |
| GLEBE COURT, 4 FLAT 10 GRASSINGTON ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 7BU | £675,000 | 13/09/2022 | Flat |
| CENTRAL COURT, 13 FLAT 1D SOUTH STREET, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 4UJ | £97,500 | 01/09/2022 | Flat |
| GLEBE COURT, 4 FLAT 9 GRASSINGTON ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 7BU | £425,000 | 25/08/2022 | Flat |
| GLEBE COURT, 4 FLAT 2 GRASSINGTON ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 7BU | £475,000 | 19/07/2022 | Flat |
| GLEBE COURT, 4 FLAT 3 GRASSINGTON ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 7BU | £450,000 | 15/07/2022 | Flat |
| GLEBE COURT, 4 FLAT 7 GRASSINGTON ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 7BU | £415,000 | 14/07/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 15 FLAT 4 GRANGE GARDENS, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 7DA | £320,000 | 08/07/2022 | Flat |

**Street average:** £266,875 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £365,892 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £275,630 (27 Flat, BN20, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +32.4%

## 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 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 Flat, South Cliff, BN20 | £1,350/mo | 2 | 0.47 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,350/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.37% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £168,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £135,000

*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 £1,350/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.4%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 22.5×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-247/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -2.8%

*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:** £3,202/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 9.7%
- **10y growth:** 17.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** -3.5%
- **5y growth (index):** -1.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 19.9%

## 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

Floor area

114 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£341,000 Oct 2025

Price per m²

£3,202/m²

Local average

£275,630 (+32.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (8,718 of 33,755)

Street crime

584 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Well Proportioned Lower Meads Garden Apartment
2 Bedrooms
Gorund Floor
Double Aspect Lounge
Fitted Kitchen/Breakfast Room
En-Suite Shower Room
Modern Shower Room/WC
Private Rear Garden
Garage
CHAIN FREE

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

A well proportioned 2 bedroom apartment forming part of this attractive residence and benefitting from a glorious private lawned rear garden and garage. Enviably situated in the Lower Meads within easy walking distance of the town centre and mainline railway station the flat benefits from a private entrance door, 2 double bedrooms, one with en-suite shower cubicle, a shower room and separate cloakroom, fitted kitchen/breakfast room and double aspect lounge. The lounge open onto the beautiful gardens that are mainly laid to lawn with well stocked flower beds and borders, patio and access to the garage with its up & over door. Being sold CHAIN FREE an internal inspection comes very highly recommended.

Entrance - Private door to -

Hallway - Radiator. Coved ceiling. Airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder. 2 built-in cupboards. Tiled floor.

Double Aspect Lounge - 6.60m x 5.03m (21'8 x 16'6 ) - Feature fireplace with tiled surround and hearth. Radiator. Coved ceiling. Wall lights. Double glazed bay window to side aspect. Double glazed French doors to gardens.

Fitted Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 4.19m x 2.82m (13'9 x 9'3 ) - Range of fitted lightwood wall and base units. Worktop with inset single drainer sink unit and mixer tap. Built-in electric oven and hob with extractor cooker hood. Plumbing and space for washing machine and dishwasher. Part tiled walls. Wood effect flooring. Floor standing gas boiler. Double glazed window.

Bedroom 1 - 5.08m x 4.70m (16'8 x 15'5) - Radiator. Fitted wardrobes and overhead storage. Coved ceiling. Wash hand basin with cupboard below. Double glazed window to front aspect. Door to -

En-Suite Shower Room - Shower cubicle with tiled walls.

Bedroom 2 - 3.35m x 3.28m (11'0 x 10'9 ) - Radiator. Coved ceiling. Fitted wardrobe. Secondary glazed window to side aspect.

Modern Shower Room/Wc - White suite comprising shower cubicle. Vanity unit with inset wash hand basin, chrome mixer tap and cupboard below. Tiled walls. Tiled floor. Extractor fan. Chrome heated towel rail. Inset spotlights.

Outside - The wonderful private rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with a good size patio, well stocked flower beds & borders, gated side access and door to garage.

Parking - Garage with up & over door.

Epc = D -

Council Tax Band = C -

Listed by

Eastbourne

Town Property/Town Flats/Town Rentals

Reference: 162483110

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 30/01/2025

Expiry date: 29/01/2035

Current heating cost: £989/year

Potential heating cost: £544/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,023

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

Recommendations

50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Add additional 80 mm jacket to hot water cylinder (£15 - £30)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Grange Gardens, Furness Road.jpg

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	23/10/2025 (7 months ago)	£341,000	—

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
SAFFRONS VIEW, 11 FLAT 6 MEADS ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 7DU	£122,000	30/06/2025	Flat
SAFFRONS COURT FLAT 46 COMPTON PLACE ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 1DY	£374,000	15/12/2023	Flat
Same street 9 FLAT 2 GRANGE GARDENS, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 7DA	£155,000	29/11/2023	Flat
GLEBE COURT, 4 FLAT 11 GRASSINGTON ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 7BU	£650,000	17/11/2023	Flat
Same street 15 FLAT 2 GRANGE GARDENS, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 7DA	£297,500	16/11/2023	Flat
SAFFRONS VIEW, 11 FLAT 4 MEADS ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 7DU	£160,000	17/08/2023	Flat
STANMER HOUSE, 26 FLAT 2 FURNESS ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 4EY	£173,333	10/08/2023	Flat
ARNWORTH COURT, 3 FLAT 5 FURNESS ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 4EX	£220,000	08/06/2023	Flat
SAFFRONS VIEW, 11 FLAT 9 MEADS ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 7DU	£303,000	20/01/2023	Flat
GLEBE COURT, 4 FLAT 4 GRASSINGTON ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 7BU	£418,000	21/12/2022	Flat
GLEBE COURT, 4 FLAT 8 GRASSINGTON ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 7BU	£350,000	14/12/2022	Flat
GLEBE COURT, 4 FLAT 6 GRASSINGTON ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 7BU	£415,000	07/11/2022	Flat
GLEBE COURT, 4 FLAT 1 GRASSINGTON ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 7BU	£265,000	04/11/2022	Flat
GLEBE COURT, 4 FLAT 11 GRASSINGTON ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 7BU	£640,000	03/11/2022	Flat
Same street 13 FLAT 1 GRANGE GARDENS, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 7DA	£295,000	02/11/2022	Flat
48 FLAT 8 BLACKWATER ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 7DH	£215,000	12/10/2022	Flat
SAFFRONS COURT FLAT 59 COMPTON PLACE ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 1DY	£475,000	11/10/2022	Flat
GLEBE COURT, 4 FLAT 10 GRASSINGTON ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 7BU	£675,000	13/09/2022	Flat
CENTRAL COURT, 13 FLAT 1D SOUTH STREET, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN21 4UJ	£97,500	01/09/2022	Flat
GLEBE COURT, 4 FLAT 9 GRASSINGTON ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 7BU	£425,000	25/08/2022	Flat
GLEBE COURT, 4 FLAT 2 GRASSINGTON ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 7BU	£475,000	19/07/2022	Flat
GLEBE COURT, 4 FLAT 3 GRASSINGTON ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 7BU	£450,000	15/07/2022	Flat
GLEBE COURT, 4 FLAT 7 GRASSINGTON ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 7BU	£415,000	14/07/2022	Flat
Same street 15 FLAT 4 GRANGE GARDENS, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 7DA	£320,000	08/07/2022	Flat

Street average: £266,875 (4 sales)

Area average: £365,892 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 9.7%

10y growth 17.1%

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

1y (index) -3.5%

5y (index) -1.2%

10y (index) 19.9%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,044/mo

Realistic £1,160/mo

Optimistic £1,276/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 BN20 7DA

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Eastbourne College	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Wargrave House	0.1 miles
Shop	The Brow Tec	0.2 miles
Shop	Urban Ground	0.2 miles
Train station	Eastbourne	0.3 miles
University	University of Brighton Eastbourne Campus	0.9 miles
University	University of Brighton	0.9 miles
Hospital	Eastbourne District General Hospital	1.5 miles
Train station	Windy Ridge	1.7 miles
Hospital	Horder Centre, Seaford	7.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	177
Anti-social behaviour	163
Public order	51
Shoplifting	48
Criminal damage and arson	36
Other theft	29
Drugs	21
Burglary	12
Robbery	12
Vehicle crime	12
Other crime	11
Theft from the person	6
Bicycle theft	3
Possession of weapons	3
Total incidents	584

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
Eastbourne College	Other	0.2 miles	— (No rating)
Gildredge House	Other	0.5 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Bourne Primary School	Primary	0.8 miles	Requires improvement — 10 Sep 2024
St Andrew's Prep	Other	0.9 miles	— (No rating)
St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.9 miles	Good — 28 Apr 2022

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 Flat, South Cliff, BN20	£1,350/mo	2	0.47 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,350/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.37%

Max investor price (0.8%) £168,750

Target investor price (1%) £135,000

Gross yield 4.4%

Cost-to-rent ratio 22.5×

Monthly cashflow £-247/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -2.8%

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).