What kind of home is 4 Lynchet Down, BN1 7FR?

4 Lynchet Down, BN1 7FR is a 5-bedroom detached house.

When did 4 Lynchet Down, BN1 7FR last change hands?

4 Lynchet Down, BN1 7FR last sold for £199,000 in April 2004, around 22 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Lynchet Down, BN1 7FR?

The current EPC rating for 4 Lynchet Down, BN1 7FR is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in March 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Lynchet Down, BN1 7FR?

4 Lynchet Down, BN1 7FR has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (1,184 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BN1 7FR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Lynchet Down, BN1 7FR use?

The latest EPC at 4 Lynchet Down, BN1 7FR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Lynchet Down, BN1 7FR?

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

Which area is 4 Lynchet Down, BN1 7FR in?

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

Is 4 Lynchet Down, BN1 7FR in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Lynchet Down, BN1 7FR 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.

What schools are near 4 Lynchet Down, BN1 7FR?

The closest primary school to 4 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 4 Lynchet Down, BN1 7FR?

The closest bus stop to 4 Lynchet Down, BN1 7FR is Mountfields, 218m away. The nearest rail option is Moulsecoomb Rail Station, 283m away.

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4 Lynchet Down, Brighton, BN1 7FR

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

110 m²

1184 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 4 Lynchet Down

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

4 Lynchet Down is a five-bedroom detached house in Brighton (BN1 7FR). It has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (around 1184 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2021) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2010. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since April 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. Today's modelled estimate of £553,000 sits 177.9% above the 2004 sale of £199,000.

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
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

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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.

4 Lynchet Down sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2021

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2021from Mar 2010

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Lynchet Down, Brighton, BN1 7FR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

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

Current estimate

£553,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2004)

£199,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

12 April 2004Most recent
£199,000

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.

EPC Rating for 4 Lynchet Down lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,809

Street avg £2,684

Below

Floor Area

110 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly below

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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.

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3 bed3 bath

£492k

1 Isfield Road

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£487k

1 Lambourne Road

BN1 7FD

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

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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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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FAQ

Common questions

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