What type of property is 3 Lynchet Down, BN1 7FR?

3 Lynchet Down, BN1 7FR is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 3 Lynchet Down, BN1 7FR?

3 Lynchet Down, BN1 7FR last sold for £69,500 in June 1995, around 31 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Lynchet Down, BN1 7FR?

The current EPC rating for 3 Lynchet Down, BN1 7FR is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in December 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Lynchet Down, BN1 7FR?

3 Lynchet Down, BN1 7FR has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (1,087 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Lynchet Down, BN1 7FR heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Lynchet Down, BN1 7FR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Lynchet Down, BN1 7FR?

3 Lynchet Down, BN1 7FR is in council tax band D.

Where is 3 Lynchet Down, BN1 7FR located?

3 Lynchet Down, BN1 7FR sits in Brighton. It falls within the BN1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 3 Lynchet Down, BN1 7FR?

Police records around 3 Lynchet Down, BN1 7FR show an average of 1110 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 27% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (29% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 3 Lynchet Down, BN1 7FR?

The closest primary school to 3 Lynchet Down, BN1 7FR is Hertford Primary School (40m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Varndean School (1.1km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3 Lynchet Down, BN1 7FR?

The closest bus stop to 3 Lynchet Down, BN1 7FR is Mountfields, 218m away. The nearest rail option is Moulsecoomb Rail Station, 283m away.

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3 Lynchet Down, Brighton, BN1 7FR

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

101 m²

1087 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 Lynchet Down

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

3 Lynchet Down is a three-bedroom detached house in Brighton (BN1 7FR). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1087 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (December 2022) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

It hasn't traded since June 1995, a hold of 31 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £458,000 sits 559% above the 1995 sale of £69,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£64/sq ft) was about 62% below the postcode norm.

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

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2022

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 December 2032

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2022from May 2013

EPC improved fromD60toC72

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

46%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Lynchet Down, Brighton, BN1 7FR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Lynchet Down has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

12 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.

Latest sale on 3 Lynchet Down was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£458,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (1995)

£69,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

15 June 1995Most recent
£69,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 7FR: £305,000 (2019–2005).

Nearby sales in BN1 7FR

On the street

Versus other Lynchet Down homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 3 Lynchet Down lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£688

Street avg £2,964

Strongly below

Floor Area

101 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£458k

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1 Fountains Close

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1 Isfield Road

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£552k

1 Hertford Road

BN1 7GG

4 bed

£363k

1 Dunster Close

BN1 7ED

2 bed1 bath

£524k

1 Hinton Close

BN1 7BS

5 bed2 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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

1110/mo

Falling 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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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN1 7FR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 7FR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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