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House prices in Eastbourne
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
Eastbourne has bucked the wider UK trend over the past year, with average prices slipping -3.8% to £250,523. The fall is most pronounced in flat property (£172,762), while detached homes hold up better at £509,587.
That's 8% below the UK average of £271,295.
Eastbourne house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Eastbourne
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £509,587 ▼ -2.8%
- Semi-detached £348,654 ▼ -1.5%
- Terraced £277,104 ▼ -2.2%
- Flat £172,762 ▼ -6.2%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 2 WILLINGDON WAY, BN22 0NJ | £420,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 8 WEST STREET MEWS, BN21 4TA | £275,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 164 NORTHBOURNE ROAD, BN22 8RT | £273,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 4 WOODGATE ROAD, BN22 8PA | £375,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 47 FAYGATE ROAD, BN22 9RR | £325,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 31 BRADFORD STREET, BN21 1HZ | £290,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 78 CAROLINE WAY, BN23 5AY | £375,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 1 GOLDING ROAD, BN23 7AW | £365,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 36 ST KITTS DRIVE, BN23 5TL | £215,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 76 ASHGATE ROAD, BN23 7ES | £210,000 |
Affordability
A typical home in Eastbourne costs 7.4× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Eastbourne ranks nationally →
Eastbourne is the 144th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 42,468 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Eastbourne.
- Most common rating C
- Rated A-C 47.7%
- Median floor area 75 m²
- Median annual energy cost £766
- Most common era England and Wales: 1900-1929
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Worcester £251,703
- House prices in Broxtowe £253,567
- House prices in High Peak £254,489
- House prices in South Kesteven £254,647
- House prices in North East Derbyshire £254,787
- House prices in Gedling £246,120
- House prices in Torridge £257,052
- House prices in Redditch £243,585
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Eastbourne?
- The average house price in Eastbourne is £250,523, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Eastbourne changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Eastbourne have fallen -3.8% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Eastbourne by property type?
- Latest average prices in Eastbourne:
- detached homes: £509,587
- semi-detached homes: £348,654
- terraced homes: £277,104
- flats: £172,762
- Is Eastbourne affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Eastbourne costs 7.4× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Eastbourne ranks nationally.
- Is Eastbourne an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Eastbourne costs £250,523 — 8% less than the UK average of £271,295. Eastbourne is the 144th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Eastbourne?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Eastbourne's average of £250,523, expect roughly £450–£650 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £750–£1,100 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Eastbourne?
- On a typical Eastbourne sale at £250,523, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £3,000–£4,500, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in Eastbourne?
- Moving home in Eastbourne typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.