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3 Widdicombe Way, Brighton, BN2 4TH

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
133 m²
1432 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 3 Widdicombe Way

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

3 Widdicombe Way is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Brighton (BN2 4TH). It has a recorded floor area of 133 m² (around 1432 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2016. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 133 m² the property is well over the postcode median (80 m² across 36 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 72% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £459,000 sits 60.5% above the 2016 sale of £286,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include HMO conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 10 years since the last transfer (October 2016).

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
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from Apr 2016
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
11%50%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Widdicombe Way, Brighton, BN2 4TH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 3 Widdicombe Way, Brighton, BN2 4TH

1decisions10documents51nearby
Flagged:RetrospectiveHMO conversion
  1. May 2017
    HMOFull
    Outcome in report

    I wish to apply for a retrospective change of use from a residential to HMO for the small end of terraced house. I was granted HMO in October 2016 but was unaware I had to also complete a planning application.

    Retrospective
    Reference
    BH2017/01709
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. HMODecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 51 notable nearby
  • The 10 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

3 Widdicombe Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£459,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£286,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 12 October 2016Most recent

    £286,000

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

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.

Floor Area for 3 Widdicombe Way runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,150

Street avg £2,936

Below

Floor Area

133 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Widdicombe Way

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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£440k

1 Bevendean Crescent

BN2 4RB

3 bed
£428k

1 Beechgrove

BN2 4TN

3 bed1 bath
£404k

1 Canfield Road

BN2 4DN

3 bed1 bath
£390k

1 Auckland Drive

BN2 4JD

5 bed2 bath
£369k

1 Colbourne Avenue

BN2 4GE

5 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

632/mo

Falling 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.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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 road noise heatmap for BN2 4TH

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 3 Widdicombe Way, Brighton, BN2 4TH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.