38, Tolkien Road
38, Tolkien Road
Description & Estimates







Public records show 38, Tolkien Road, Eastbourne to be a mid-century freehold house with 1,076 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 610 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
38, Tolkien Road, Eastbourne has an estimated sale value of £428,793 and an estimated rental value of £1,876 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Tolkien Road, Eastbourne, BN23 lies in the borough of Eastbourne, within the BN23 postal district.
Our Data Sources
38, Tolkien Road, Eastbourne has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in June 2020 and a single entry in the EPC database dated December 2018.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 4 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 38, Tolkien Road, Eastbourne would be worth £450,232, with a potential rental value of £1,970 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £398,777, with a rental value of £1,745 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 38, Tolkien Road, Eastbourne has dropped by £12,161 (2.8%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has risen by £29 (1.6%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.3%.
Plot Size
38, Tolkien Road, Eastbourne occupies a 610 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 52 other houses in this postcode, 51 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 3rd largest.
Energy Efficiency
38, Tolkien Road, Eastbourne has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 03 Dec 2018.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
38, Tolkien Road, Eastbourne last changed hands on 19th June 2020, selling for £350,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 34.9% since June 2020.
- Sold Jun 2020£350,000
- Sold Apr 1998£99,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 780 metres of 38, Tolkien Road, Eastbourne across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 127, Tolkien Road, Eastbourne, BN23 7AQ, a freehold house, sold at £375,000 on the 20th June 2022.
Read more about house prices in BN23.
- Sold Jun 2022£375,000 | 3 Bed House127, Tolkien Road, Eastbourne, BN23 7AQ127, Tolkien Road, Eastbourne, BN23 7AQ
- Sold Mar 2022£360,000 | 4 Bed House13, Durrell Close, Eastbourne, BN23 7AN13, Durrell Close, Eastbourne, BN23 7AN
- Sold Feb 2015£267,500 | 3 Bed House11, Durrell Close, Eastbourne, BN23 7AN11, Durrell Close, Eastbourne, BN23 7AN
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 38, Tolkien Road, Eastbourne as the largest and the most expensive of the 109 addresses on Tolkien Road, Eastbourne, BN23.
Against the BN23 postcode district average, it is £142k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 500mLangney Primary Academy
- 1.2kmWest Rise Primary School
- 1.3kmThe Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School
- 400mSt Catherine's College
- 2.1kmThe Turing School
- 3.6kmThe Eastbourne Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
Pevensey & Westham station is the nearest stop to 38, Tolkien Road, Eastbourne at 1.6 kilometres away.
- 1.6kmPevensey & Westham
- 2.4kmPevensey Bay
- 2.9kmHampden Park (Sussex)
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a low risk of flooding.

