What type of property is 20 Downside, BN1 5EQ?

20 Downside, BN1 5EQ is a 5-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

What was the last sold price for 20 Downside, BN1 5EQ?

20 Downside, BN1 5EQ last sold for £625,000 in April 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £68,500 in October 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 20 Downside, BN1 5EQ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between October 1995 and April 2020, 20 Downside, BN1 5EQ rose from £68,500 to £625,000, a change of £556,500. That works out to roughly +9.4% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 20 Downside, BN1 5EQ?

The current EPC rating for 20 Downside, BN1 5EQ is B with a score of 82 out of 100, lodged in January 2020. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2015 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Downside, BN1 5EQ?

20 Downside, BN1 5EQ has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (1,453 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 32% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BN1 5EQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Downside, BN1 5EQ heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Downside, BN1 5EQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Solar water heating is recorded against the property. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 20 Downside, BN1 5EQ?

20 Downside, BN1 5EQ has 3 planning records on file (2 refused, 1 registered or pending), most recent in October 2016. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 20 Downside, BN1 5EQ?

20 Downside, BN1 5EQ is in council tax band D.

Where is 20 Downside, BN1 5EQ located?

20 Downside, BN1 5EQ sits in Brighton. It falls within the BN1 postcode district.

Is 20 Downside, BN1 5EQ in a safe area?

Police records around 20 Downside, BN1 5EQ show an average of 21 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 20 Downside, BN1 5EQ?

The closest primary school to 20 Downside, BN1 5EQ is Westdene Primary School (398m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Patcham High School (968m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 20 Downside, BN1 5EQ?

The closest bus stop to 20 Downside, BN1 5EQ is Top of Copse Hill, 109m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Downside, Brighton, BN1 5EQ

EPC BSolar panelsNotable views3 sales on record3 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

135 m²

1453 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 82

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 20 Downside

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

20 Downside is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Brighton (BN1 5EQ). It has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (around 1453 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2020) returns a B (score 82), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in March 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Good to Very Good. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include notable views and outbuildings. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused, 1 pending. An active application for tree works is awaiting a decision. At 135 m² it's 28.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (105 m² median across 8 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 1995–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £709,000 is 13.4% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£430/sq ft) was about 25.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: April 2020 at £625,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
OutbuildingsYes
Notable viewsYes

Building

Solar panelsYes
Previously extendedYes
RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

20 Downside ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2020

EPC Rating

B82

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2020from Mar 2015

EPC improved fromD58toB82

Hot Water

Main SystemSolar

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof

Very PoorVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%88%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar HW

Solar water heating installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Downside, Brighton, BN1 5EQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 20 Downside, Brighton, BN1 5EQ

2decisions40documents9nearby

Oct 2015
New BuildFull
Outcome in report
Erection of 1no three bedroom detached dwelling (C3).
Documents
21 docs on file
Reference
BH2015/01864
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Tree WorksOct 2016Decision
New BuildFeb 2016Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

20 Downside has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£709,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.4% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£625,000

Growth on file: 9.4% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

13 April 2020Most recent
£625,000
+56.3%over 4 years
29 January 2016
£399,950
+483.9%over 20 years
17 October 1995
£68,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 5EQ: £510,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in BN1 5EQ

On the street

Versus other Downside homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 20 Downside stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,630

Street avg £4,110

On par

Floor Area

135 m²

Street avg 112 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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Crime

21/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Top of Copse Hill — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Westdene Primary School. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN1 5EQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 5EQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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