Selmeston Road, Eastbourne
House prices, sold prices and local information for BN21 2TH, BN21 2SU, BN21 2ST.
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At a glance
80 property sales on Selmeston Road, Eastbourne have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 4 homes sold here for an average of £378,125. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £297,195. Average sale prices rose from £273,130 in 2016 to £396,250 in 2026 (+45%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 21% above the Eastbourne average of £312,997 over the same period. 13 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 13 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 73% semi-detached, 28% detached. Recorded sale prices on Selmeston Road range from £185,000 to £510,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 279 streets in Eastbourne with at least two sales in the last year, Selmeston Road ranks 55th for average price.
House prices on Selmeston Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all BN21 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 81 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 58 | £297,195 | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Detached | 22 | £362,768 | 16 Sep 2026 |
Sold prices on Selmeston Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27, Selmeston Road BN21 2ST | 16 Sep 2026 | £510,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 25, Selmeston Road BN21 2ST | 16 Jul 2026 | £282,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 90, Selmeston Road BN21 2TE | 21 Nov 2025 | £330,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 56, Selmeston Road BN21 2TB | 14 Nov 2025 | £390,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 100, Selmeston Road BN21 2TH | 11 Jul 2025 | £281,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 49, Selmeston Road BN21 2TA | 29 Apr 2025 | £270,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Selmeston Road BN21 2SU | 18 Feb 2025 | £430,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 43, Selmeston Road BN21 2ST | 6 Dec 2024 | £325,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Selmeston Road BN21 2SU | 26 Jun 2024 | £390,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 88, Selmeston Road BN21 2TE | 17 May 2024 | £320,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 116, Selmeston Road BN21 2TH | 27 Mar 2024 | £315,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 128, Selmeston Road BN21 2TL | 14 Mar 2024 | £300,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 48, Selmeston Road BN21 2SU | 15 Dec 2023 | £380,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 96, Selmeston Road BN21 2TH | 20 Oct 2023 | £302,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 138, Selmeston Road BN21 2TN | 16 Mar 2023 | £370,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 102, Selmeston Road BN21 2TH | 8 Mar 2023 | £350,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Selmeston Road BN21 2ST | 11 Nov 2022 | £505,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 93, Selmeston Road BN21 2TH | 19 Oct 2022 | £360,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 57, Selmeston Road BN21 2TA | 26 Sep 2022 | £370,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 98, Selmeston Road BN21 2TH | 1 Jul 2022 | £282,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 100, Selmeston Road BN21 2TH | 10 Mar 2022 | £185,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 118, Selmeston Road BN21 2TH | 15 Dec 2021 | £300,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 130, Selmeston Road BN21 2TL | 7 Oct 2021 | £329,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 42, Selmeston Road BN21 2SU | 28 Sep 2021 | £330,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 104, Selmeston Road BN21 2TH | 24 Sep 2021 | £352,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, Selmeston Road BN21 2SU | 17 Sep 2021 | £340,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 24, Selmeston Road BN21 2SU | 12 Aug 2021 | £310,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 72, Selmeston Road BN21 2TE | 29 Jun 2021 | £470,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Selmeston Road BN21 2ST | 28 May 2021 | £475,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 89, Selmeston Road BN21 2TH | 15 Apr 2021 | £240,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2A, Selmeston Road BN21 2SU | 24 Mar 2021 | £485,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 32, Selmeston Road BN21 2SU | 12 Feb 2021 | £196,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 116, Selmeston Road BN21 2TH | 5 Jan 2021 | £275,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 40, Selmeston Road BN21 2SU | 16 Dec 2020 | £325,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Selmeston Road BN21 2ST | 12 Nov 2020 | £465,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 44, Selmeston Road BN21 2SU | 6 Nov 2020 | £305,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Selmeston Road BN21 2ST | 29 Oct 2020 | £415,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 65, Selmeston Road BN21 2TA | 23 Oct 2020 | £260,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 99, Selmeston Road BN21 2TH | 15 Oct 2020 | £220,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 103, Selmeston Road BN21 2TH | 6 Oct 2020 | £225,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 58, Selmeston Road BN21 2TB | 2 Oct 2020 | £300,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 23, Selmeston Road BN21 2ST | 28 Aug 2020 | £257,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 45, Selmeston Road BN21 2ST | 14 Jul 2020 | £242,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 45, Selmeston Road BN21 2ST | 9 Jul 2020 | £300,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Selmeston Road BN21 2SU | 11 Dec 2019 | £309,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 26, Selmeston Road BN21 2SU | 5 Nov 2019 | £258,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 47, Selmeston Road BN21 2ST | 1 Nov 2019 | £270,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 57, Selmeston Road BN21 2TA | 24 Oct 2019 | £278,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 119, Selmeston Road BN21 2TL | 28 Jun 2019 | £272,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 127, Selmeston Road BN21 2TL | 18 Apr 2019 | £270,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 25, Selmeston Road | £269,000 (Jun 2016) → £282,500 (Jul 2026) | +5% over 10 yrs |
| 100, Selmeston Road | £205,000 (Mar 2016) → £185,000 (Mar 2022) → £281,000 (Jul 2025) | +37% over 9 yrs |
| 10, Selmeston Road | £295,000 (Apr 2018) → £430,000 (Feb 2025) | +46% over 7 yrs |
| 88, Selmeston Road | £250,000 (Jun 2016) → £320,000 (May 2024) | +28% over 8 yrs |
| 116, Selmeston Road | £275,000 (Jan 2021) → £315,000 (Mar 2024) | +15% over 3 yrs |
| 48, Selmeston Road | £269,000 (Jan 2018) → £380,000 (Dec 2023) | +41% over 6 yrs |
| 93, Selmeston Road | £255,000 (Sep 2017) → £360,000 (Oct 2022) | +41% over 5 yrs |
| 57, Selmeston Road | £278,000 (Oct 2019) → £370,000 (Sep 2022) | +33% over 3 yrs |
| 72, Selmeston Road | £379,950 (Apr 2016) → £470,000 (Jun 2021) | +24% over 5 yrs |
| 3, Selmeston Road | £230,000 (Apr 2016) → £465,000 (Nov 2020) → £475,000 (May 2021) | +107% over 5 yrs |
| 114, Selmeston Road | £239,950 (Jun 2016) → £255,000 (Mar 2019) | +6% over 3 yrs |
| 126, Selmeston Road | £345,000 (Feb 2017) → £355,000 (Jul 2018) | +3% over 1 yr |
| 122, Selmeston Road | £289,950 (Jan 2016) → £385,000 (Mar 2017) | +33% over 1 yr |
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Crime and flood risk near Selmeston Road
Crime
196 crimes were reported within about a mile of Selmeston Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Shoplifting | 58 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 45 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 |
| Public order | 16 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 10 |
| Other theft | 9 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Selmeston Road is in or near 5 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Cuckmere River Flood alert area
- Langney Haven at Langney, Willingdon and Eastbourne Flood warning area
- Inland areas of Eastbourne Flood alert area
- Eastbourne Town Flood alert area
- Langney Haven Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Selmeston Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ratton School 1,183 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Ocklynge Junior School 720 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Summerdown School 174 pupils | Free schools special | 3–16 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Cavendish School 1,399 pupils | All-through | 2–16 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Parkland Infant School 178 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Parkland Junior School 243 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Motcombe Infants' School 219 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| The Lindfield School 123 pupils | Academy special converter | 11–16 | Report | 0.9 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Hampden Park (Sussex) station 0.9 mi · 17 min walk
- Eastbourne station 1.5 mi · 30 min walk
- Polegate station 2.4 mi · 48 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Chalvington Road (opp, Selmeston Road) 1 min walk
- Chalvington Road (adj, Selmeston Road) 1 min walk
- Selmeston Road (adj, King's Drive) 2 min walk
- Selmeston Road (opp, King's Drive) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Park Practice
Broadwater Way, Eastbourne · 0.7 mi - Victoria Medical Centre
153A Victoria Drive, Eastbourne · 0.8 mi - Arlington Road Surgery
1 Arlington Road, Eastbourne · 1.5 mi - Grove Road Surgery
59-63 Grove Road, Eastbourne · 1.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Kings Drive · 0.3 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Framfield Way · 0.3 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Hampden Park · 0.8 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Lindfield Road Eastbourne · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Kamsons Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
- Kamsons Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.8 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.2 mi
- The Annexe · 1.4 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 9 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 90.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 7.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 789 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 51.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 36.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,825 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 84% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 84% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 94% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 92% |
Share of homes across Eastbourne with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Selmeston Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Eastbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91.6% | 90.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 3.2% | 3.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.4% | 2.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.4% | 1.7% |
Religion
| Here | Eastbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 55.5% | 45.9% |
| No religion | 34.7% | 43.2% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.7% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Eastbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 84.8% |
| Born outside the UK | 10.6% | 15.2% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Eastbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 34.2% | 29.8% |
| No qualifications | 16.2% | 18.4% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.9% | 17.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.2% | 14.6% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 5.7% |
| Other qualifications | 3.1% | 3.3% |
General health
| Here | Eastbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43% | 43.2% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 35.2% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 15.2% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.4% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Eastbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 42.2% | 44.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 33.2% | 21.9% |
| No cars or vans in household | 12.9% | 26.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 11.7% | 6.8% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Eastbourne.
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