39, Tolkien Road
39, Tolkien Road
Description & Estimates
Public records show 39, Tolkien Road, Eastbourne to be a mid-century freehold house with 645 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 447 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 2 bedrooms with a garden.
39, Tolkien Road, Eastbourne has an estimated sale value of £302,776 and an estimated rental value of £1,371 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
39, Tolkien Road, Eastbourne has 4 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in July 2025 and a single entry in the EPC database dated December 2024.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 39, Tolkien Road, Eastbourne would be worth £317,915, with a potential rental value of £1,440 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £281,582, with a rental value of £1,275 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 39, Tolkien Road, Eastbourne has fallen by £7,921 (2.6%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £28 (2.1%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.4%.
Plot Size
39, Tolkien Road, Eastbourne occupies a 447 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 10th largest.
Energy Efficiency
39, Tolkien Road, Eastbourne has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 17 Dec 2024.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
39, Tolkien Road, Eastbourne last changed hands on 9th July 2025, selling for £335,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 4 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 12.3% since July 2025.
- Sold Jul 2025£335,000
- Sold Mar 2017£287,000
- Sold Sep 2016£207,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 680 metres of 39, Tolkien Road, Eastbourne across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 43, Tolkien Road, Eastbourne, BN23 7AL, a freehold house, sold at £315,000 on the 2nd April 2026.
Read more about house prices in BN23.
•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 39, Tolkien Road, Eastbourne as the 93rd largest and the 85th most expensive of the 109 addresses on Tolkien Road, Eastbourne, BN23.
Against the BN23 postcode district average, it is £16k 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 39, 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.
