What kind of home is 25 Widdicombe Way, BN2 4TH?

25 Widdicombe Way, BN2 4TH is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot.

When did 25 Widdicombe Way, BN2 4TH last change hands?

25 Widdicombe Way, BN2 4TH last sold for £257,000 in May 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £54,950 in July 1996, so prices have been rising over 23 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 25 Widdicombe Way, BN2 4TH appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 1996 and May 2019, 25 Widdicombe Way, BN2 4TH rose from £54,950 to £257,000, a change of £202,050. That works out to roughly +7% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 25 Widdicombe Way, BN2 4TH have?

The current EPC rating for 25 Widdicombe Way, BN2 4TH is E with a score of 49 out of 100, lodged in September 2020. It has improved from a F recorded in March 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 25 Widdicombe Way, BN2 4TH?

25 Widdicombe Way, BN2 4TH has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (1,249 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 45% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BN2 4TH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 25 Widdicombe Way, BN2 4TH use?

The latest EPC at 25 Widdicombe Way, BN2 4TH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 25 Widdicombe Way, BN2 4TH?

25 Widdicombe Way, BN2 4TH is in council tax band C.

Which area is 25 Widdicombe Way, BN2 4TH in?

25 Widdicombe Way, BN2 4TH sits in Brighton. It falls within the BN2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 25 Widdicombe Way, BN2 4TH?

Police records around 25 Widdicombe Way, BN2 4TH show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 52% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 25 Widdicombe Way, BN2 4TH?

The closest primary school to 25 Widdicombe Way, BN2 4TH is Moulsecoomb Primary School (434m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (1.7km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 25 Widdicombe Way, BN2 4TH?

The closest bus stop to 25 Widdicombe Way, BN2 4TH is Widdicombe Way, 71m away. The nearest rail option is Moulsecoomb Rail Station, 620m away.

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25 Widdicombe Way, Brighton, BN2 4TH

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

116 m²

1249 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 49

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 25 Widdicombe Way

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

25 Widdicombe Way is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Brighton (BN2 4TH). It has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (around 1249 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in March 2019 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 78), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a corner plot.

At 116 m² the property is well over the postcode median (80 m² across 36 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 78% of similar EPCs). Across 1996–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £408,000 sits 58.8% above the 2019 sale of £257,000. Last sale on file: £257,000 in May 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
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenWest-facing
ParkingOff road
Corner plotYes

Building

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.

25 Widdicombe Way's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2020

EPC Rating

E49

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from Mar 2019

EPC improved fromF32toE49

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 25 Widdicombe Way, Brighton, BN2 4TH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

25 Widdicombe Way has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

52 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.

Price for 25 Widdicombe Way has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£408,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£257,000

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

8 May 2019Most recent
£257,000
+367.7%over 22 years
18 July 1996
£54,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN2 4TH: £365,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in BN2 4TH

On the street

Versus other Widdicombe Way homes

Four headline reads against 33 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

25 Widdicombe Way is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

Price per m²

£2,216

Street avg £2,967

Below

Floor Area

116 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.5 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly below

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

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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

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Widdicombe Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Moulsecoomb Primary School. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN2 4TH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN2 4TH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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