2 Lynchet Down, Brighton, BN1 7FR
About 2 Lynchet Down
2 Lynchet Down is a detached house in Brighton (BN1 7FR). It has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (around 1066 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since September 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).
It hasn't traded since July 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2002–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £496,000 sits 157% above the 2004 sale of £193,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£181/sq ft) was about 19.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency decreased
Window efficiency improved
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
2 Lynchet Down has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
14 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
2 Lynchet Down valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£496,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 2 years.
£193,000
Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 2 years.
Sales timeline
8 July 2004Most recent
£193,000
+7.5%over 1 year1 September 2002
£179,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 7FR: £305,000 (2019–2005).
Versus other Lynchet Down homes
On epc rating, 2 Lynchet Down stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,949
Street avg £2,649
Floor Area
99 m²
Street avg 96 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.5 t/year
Street avg 3.3 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
21/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Mountfields — bus stop.
Closest school
0.0 km
Hertford Primary School. 31 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
47.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.4dB