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7 Downside, Brighton, BN1 5EQ

Notable viewsExtendable
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
117 m²
1259 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 7 Downside

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

7 Downside is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Brighton (BN1 5EQ). It has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (around 1259 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2016) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). The latest certificate is from July 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include notable views and a conservatory. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £606,000 is 18.8% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£405/sq ft) was about 43.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £510,000 in February 2019.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 15 Jul 2026

Current Certificate
Jul 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 15 July 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let
SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Downside, Brighton, BN1 5EQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Downside has no planning applications on record.

8

But the area is active

8 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

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

Current estimate

£606,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2019)

£510,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 February 2019Most recent

    £510,000

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.

EPC Rating for 7 Downside runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,359

Street avg £4,149

On par

Floor Area

117 m²

Street avg 115 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Downside

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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.
£758k

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BN1 5JH

4 bed1 bath
£911k

1 Exeter Street

BN1 5PG

4 bed
£932k

1 Colebrook Cottages, Colebrook Road

BN1 5JH

4 bed2 bath
£537k

1 Bramble Rise

BN1 5GE

3 bed
£733k

1 Brigden Street

BN1 5DP

3 bed1 bath
£751k

1 Dene Vale

BN1 5ED

3 bed3 bath
£482k

1 Fairview Rise

BN1 5GL

3 bed
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

1110/mo

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 7 Downside, Brighton, BN1 5EQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.