Chestnut Close Eastbourne
9 addresses across 1 postcode (BN22), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 13200811.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £265,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Eastbourne costs £2,654 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hampden Park (Sussex), about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Hampden Park Arboretum and History Garden, is about 870 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 7 to 10 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Park Practice, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 73% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 131 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £265,000 | £265,000 | £265,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £255,000 | £255,000 | £255,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £268,000 | £268,000 | £268,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £172,000 | £172,000 | £172,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £152,500 | £152,500 | £152,500 |
| 2008 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £147,000 | £147,000 | £147,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £94,500 | £94,500 | £94,500 |
| 1999 | 1 | £69,950 | £69,950 | £69,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2024 | 2 BN22 0SZ | Semi-detached | £265,000 | |
| 24 Sep 2021 | 7 BN22 0SZ | Semi-detached | £255,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2018 | 1 BN22 0SZ | Semi-detached | £268,000 | |
| 1 Mar 2013 | 1 BN22 0SZ | Semi-detached | £172,000 | |
| 14 Jun 2010 | 5 BN22 0SZ | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2009 | 6 BN22 0SZ | Semi-detached | £152,500 | |
| 4 Apr 2008 | 1 BN22 0SZ | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2006 | 1 BN22 0SZ | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 11 Nov 2005 | 2 BN22 0SZ | Semi-detached | £147,000 | |
| 2 Apr 2004 | 1 BN22 0SZ | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2002 | 7 BN22 0SZ | Semi-detached | £94,500 | |
| 10 Sep 1999 | 1 BN22 0SZ | Semi-detached | £69,950 | |
| 9 Feb 1998 | 3 BN22 0SZ | Semi-detached | £51,500 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 68 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4). Built: 1967-1975 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Eastbourne in 2026-27: Band D £2,654 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,770 | £2,064 | £2,359 | £2,654 | £3,244 | £3,834 | £4,424 | £5,309 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (33% of about 690 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Garages to the rear of 17 Pulborough Avenue: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Garages adjacent to 1 Wadhurst Close: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
- Garages to the rear of 11 Cade Street: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 31 July 2026 to 4 August 2026: BT, Utility asset works, no carriageway incursion, on the verge, footpath (standard works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 7 m and 10 m above sea level (9 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN22 0SZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hampden Park (Sussex) 861,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Polegate 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Eastbourne 3.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 35 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Magnolia Drive Willingdon Trees | 90 m |
| Car parks | Mobit Airport Parking | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 49.9 km (31 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Park Practice | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Eastbourne District General Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Hammonds Drive Police Station | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Eastbourne Willingdon Trees, Willingdon Trees Est Cashzone | 160 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Hampden Park Arboretum and History Garden 15 ha | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 380 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 200 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 8,560 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Hoo, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Hoo | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Shinewater Bronze Age settlement | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Shinewater Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Ham Shaw | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Tas Combe | Valley | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Combe Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Eastbourne Beach | Beach | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-east |
| Langney Point | Wetland | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 9 |
1 of the street's 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Eastbourne: see them on the Eastbourne page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 160 m | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Eastbourne Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 280 m | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Inadequate; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Inadequate |
| Parkland Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Parkland Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Heron Park Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Turing School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ratton School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| East Sussex College Group | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Shinewater Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Stone Cross School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Willingdon Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Nursery & Reception School BN22 0SS | School/college/university | 160 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily BN22 0UT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 180 m | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Food Bank Cafe @ Willingdon Trees Community Centre BN22 0UT | Other catering premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| Willingdon Trees Community Centre BN22 0UT | Other catering premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Eastbourne Academy BN22 9RQ | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Impact Food Group @ The Eastbourne Academy BN22 9RQ | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2025 |
| The Southern Co-operative BN22 0AU | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 54 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Holly Place (37); On or near Brodrick Road (30); On or near Walsingham Close (13); On or near Sumach Close (13); On or near Parking Area (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 73% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 34% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- BN22 0SZ: 9 addresses
Nearby streets
Aspen Road · Blackthorn Close · Spruce Close · Holly Place · Sumach Close · Magnolia Walk · Magnolia Drive · Walsingham Close · Thornwood Close · Tamarack Close · Acacia Road · Rowan Avenue
All the streets in BN22 and across Eastbourne.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.