Melvill Lane - BN20 9EA
Key Postcode Insights
BN20 9EA is a residential postcode situated on Melvill Lane, Eastbourne, BN20 with 21 addresses.
It ranks as the 551st largest and 525th most expensive of the 715 postcodes in the BN20 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 21 properties: 21 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £537,213
- 10 Year change
- up 24.2%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £2,256pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 53.9%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £449/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.0%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
BN20 9EA is a residential postcode situated on Melvill Lane, Eastbourne, BN20 with 21 addresses.
It ranks as the 551st largest and 525th most expensive of the 715 postcodes in the BN20 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 21 properties: 21 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £537,213
- 10 Year change
- up 24.2%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £2,256pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 53.9%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £449/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.0%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin BN20 9EA
- 1 Melvill Lane
Unknown
- 2 Melvill Lane
Unknown
- 3 Melvill Lane
4 Bed Mid-century House
- 4 Melvill Lane
4 Bed Mid-century House
- 5 Melvill Lane
3 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in BN20 9EA sold for £520,000 on 19th August 2025. Since then prices are down an average of 2.1%.
The current average value in the postcode is £537,213.
The BN20 9EA Sales Market has increased by 24.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -2.3% | £537,213 |
| June 2025 | -1.3% | £549,887 |
| June 2024 | -2.9% | £557,182 |
| June 2023 | 0.5% | £573,634 |
| June 2022 | 11.4% | £571,054 |
| June 2021 | 8.2% | £512,475 |
| June 2020 | 1.7% | £473,532 |
| June 2019 | -0.6% | £465,480 |
| June 2018 | 3.5% | £468,449 |
| June 2017 | 4.6% | £452,489 |
| June 2016 | 10.1% | £432,606 |
| June 2015 | 8.1% | £392,963 |
| June 2014 | 7.6% | £363,640 |
| June 2013 | 1.4% | £337,889 |
| June 2012 | 1.2% | £333,199 |
| June 2011 | -1.8% | £329,219 |
| June 2010 | 10.2% | £335,167 |
| June 2009 | -11% | £304,047 |
| June 2008 | -1.9% | £341,458 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £348,138 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £2,256.
The BN20 9EA Rental Market has increased by 53.9% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.5% | £2,256pcm |
| June 2025 | 3.8% | £2,200pcm |
| June 2024 | 4.4% | £2,121pcm |
| June 2023 | 6.5% | £2,032pcm |
| June 2022 | 13.6% | £1,907pcm |
| June 2021 | 8.5% | £1,679pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.5% | £1,548pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.8% | £1,525pcm |
| June 2018 | 1.4% | £1,512pcm |
| June 2017 | 1.8% | £1,492pcm |
| June 2016 | 5.8% | £1,466pcm |
| June 2015 | 3.9% | £1,387pcm |
| June 2014 | 3.7% | £1,334pcm |
| June 2013 | 0.4% | £1,287pcm |
| June 2012 | 1.2% | £1,282pcm |
| June 2011 | 2.4% | £1,267pcm |
| June 2010 | 9.2% | £1,238pcm |
| June 2009 | -4% | £1,134pcm |
| June 2008 | 3.9% | £1,182pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £1,137pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 19th August 2025 for £520,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 2.1%. The postcode has had a total of 27 sales since 1995.
BN20 9EA has seen 2 sales in the last three years and 1 sale in the last twelve months.
- Sold Aug 2025£520,000 | 3 Bed House5, Melvill Lane, Eastbourne, BN20 9EA5, Melvill Lane, Eastbourne, BN20 9EA
- Sold Oct 2024£690,000 | 4 Bed House3, Melvill Lane, Eastbourne, BN20 9EA3, Melvill Lane, Eastbourne, BN20 9EA
- Sold Apr 2022£825,000 | 4 Bed House19, Melvill Lane, Eastbourne, BN20 9EA19, Melvill Lane, Eastbourne, BN20 9EA
- Sold Dec 2021£450,000 | 3 Bed House16, Melvill Lane, Eastbourne, BN20 9EA16, Melvill Lane, Eastbourne, BN20 9EA
- Sold Dec 2020£610,000 | 4 Bed House20, Melvill Lane, Eastbourne, BN20 9EA20, Melvill Lane, Eastbourne, BN20 9EA
Nearby Postcodes
BN20 9EA is the 551st largest and the 525th most expensive postcode out of the 715 postcodes in the BN20 area.
- BN20 9EG, Melvill Lane, Eastbourne, BN20BN20 9EG2 Addresses|95 m away
- BN20 9DY, Parkway, Eastbourne, BN20BN20 9DY27 Addresses|139 m away
- BN20 9EH, Angus Close, Eastbourne, BN20BN20 9EH24 Addresses|145 m away
- BN20 9EF, Buckhurst Close, Eastbourne, BN20BN20 9EF22 Addresses|149 m away
- BN20 9EB, Wedderburn Road, Eastbourne, BN20BN20 9EB20 Addresses|165 m away
Property Types
- 13 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 8 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (13)
- Unknown (8)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 13 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (2)
- B (0)
- F (1)
- C (3)
- G (0)
- D (7)
- No EPC (8)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Apr 2022£825,000 | 4 Bed House19, Melvill Lane, Eastbourne, BN20 9EA19, Melvill Lane, Eastbourne, BN20 9EA
- Sold Oct 2024£690,000 | 4 Bed House3, Melvill Lane, Eastbourne, BN20 9EA3, Melvill Lane, Eastbourne, BN20 9EA
- Sold Sep 2024£675,000 | 4 Bed House26, Melvill Lane, Eastbourne, BN20 9EJ26, Melvill Lane, Eastbourne, BN20 9EJ
Schools Nearby
- Ocklynge Junior School1.2 km away
- Parkland Infant School1.5 km away
- Parkland Junior School1.5 km away
- Ratton School900 m away
- The Eastbourne Academy1.6 km away
- Willingdon Community School1.9 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to BN20 9EA is Hampden Park (Sussex) station, which is 2.1 kilometres away.
- Hampden Park (Sussex)|2.1 km away
- Polegate|2.9 km away
- Eastbourne|3.7 km away
- Pevensey & Westham|5.8 km away
