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4 Downside, Brighton, BN1 5EQ

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
99 m²
1066 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 4 Downside

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

4 Downside is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Brighton (BN1 5EQ). It has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (around 1066 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2021) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2001–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £512,000 sits 70.7% above the 2011 sale of £300,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£282/sq ft) was about 21.3% below the postcode norm. One planning record on file: a loft conversion approved in 2023. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in August 2011 and unlisted since — roughly 15 years.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingOff street
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2021from Aug 2010
Hot Water
GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting
20%58%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Downside, Brighton, BN1 5EQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 4 Downside, Brighton, BN1 5EQ

1decisions1extensions7documents9nearby
  1. Feb 2023
    Loft ConversionOutline
    Outcome in report

    Certificate of lawfulness for proposed loft conversion incorporating hip to gable roof extension, front rooflights, side window and rear dormer.

    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    BH2022/03388
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  • The 7 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

4 Downside valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£512,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£300,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 August 2011Most recent

    £300,000

    +73.9%over 10 years

  2. 11 July 2001

    £172,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 5EQ: £550,000 (2025–2020).

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 habitable rooms, 4 Downside runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,030

Street avg £4,339

Strongly below

Floor Area

99 m²

Street avg 117 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 Downside

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£520k

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1 Brigden Street

BN1 5DP

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£923k

1 Croft Road

BN1 5JJ

3 bed2 bath
£550k

1 Copse Hill

BN1 5GA

2 bed
£270k

1 Bankside Court, Bankside

BN1 5GP

3 bed1 bath
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Brighton district page.
Full Brighton report

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.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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 road noise heatmap for BN1 5EQ

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
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60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
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80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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