What kind of home is 1 Downlands Gardens, BN14 9EZ?

1 Downlands Gardens, BN14 9EZ is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house, on a corner plot.

When did 1 Downlands Gardens, BN14 9EZ last change hands?

1 Downlands Gardens, BN14 9EZ last sold for £157,000 in January 2010, around 17 years ago. Before that, it sold for £37,000 in July 1995, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Downlands Gardens, BN14 9EZ?

Across 2 sales between July 1995 and January 2010, 1 Downlands Gardens, BN14 9EZ rose from £37,000 to £157,000, a change of £120,000. That works out to roughly +10.5% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Downlands Gardens, BN14 9EZ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Downlands Gardens, BN14 9EZ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in June 2018. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Downlands Gardens, BN14 9EZ?

1 Downlands Gardens, BN14 9EZ has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Downlands Gardens, BN14 9EZ use?

The latest EPC at 1 Downlands Gardens, BN14 9EZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 1 Downlands Gardens, BN14 9EZ had any planning applications?

1 Downlands Gardens, BN14 9EZ has council approval for single-storey side extension granted in March 2024 under ref. AWDM/0159/24. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Downlands Gardens, BN14 9EZ?

1 Downlands Gardens, BN14 9EZ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 1 Downlands Gardens, BN14 9EZ in?

1 Downlands Gardens, BN14 9EZ sits in Worthing. It falls within the BN14 postcode district in West Sussex.

What is crime like near 1 Downlands Gardens, BN14 9EZ?

Police records around 1 Downlands Gardens, BN14 9EZ show an average of 141 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 29% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (21% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Downlands Gardens, BN14 9EZ?

The closest primary school to 1 Downlands Gardens, BN14 9EZ is Bramber Primary School (407m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bohunt School Worthing (1.2km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Downlands Gardens, BN14 9EZ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Downlands Gardens, BN14 9EZ is Leighton Avenue, 82m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Downlands Gardens, Worthing, BN14 9EZ

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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About 1 Downlands Gardens

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

1 Downlands Gardens is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Worthing (BN14 9EZ). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2018) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in May 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The home occupies a corner plot.

Held since January 2010 — that's 17 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1995–2010, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £338,000 sits 115.3% above the 2010 sale of £157,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£178/sq ft) was about 38.6% below the postcode norm. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2024. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageYes
Corner plotYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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)

Jun 2018

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 June 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2018from May 2009

EPC improved fromD55toC73

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Downlands Gardens, Worthing, BN14 9EZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Downlands Gardens has an approved single-storey side extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 1 Downlands Gardens, Worthing, BN14 9EZ

1decisions1extensions10documents

Mar 2024
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
Single storey side extension
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
AWDM/0159/24
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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.

Price for 1 Downlands Gardens has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.

Current estimate

£338,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.5% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2010)

£157,000

Growth on file: 10.5% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

29 January 2010Most recent
£157,000
+324.3%over 14 years
30 July 1995
£37,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN14 9EZ: £295,000 (2025–2016).

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On the street

Versus other Downlands Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Downlands Gardens is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,915

Street avg £3,366

Strongly below

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 82 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Worthing report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

141/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Leighton Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Bramber Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN14 9EZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN14 9EZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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