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21 The Vale, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7AB

Extendable5 planning records

Estimated value

£779,000

  • Since the 2016 sale (£615,000)+27%
  • Against BN2 7AB's recent median (£630,000)+24%

Newest record on this page: February 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
144 m²
1550 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 52
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£779,000

  • Against its 2016 sale (£615,000)+27%
  • Against BN2 7AB's recent median (£630,000)+24%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 21 The Vale is modelled from its 144 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in BN2 7AB. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    144 m² from the EPC lodged in November 2016

  • Sales of this home

    1 sale recorded, the latest in 2016

  • Recent sales in BN2 7AB

    5 sales, median £630,000 (2026–2020)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: February 2026Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 5 applicationsFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

21 The Vale valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Sales timeline

  1. 12 June 2016Most recent

    £615,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN2 7AB: £630,000 (2026–2020).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 21 The Vale, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7AB. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 21 The Vale

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

21 The Vale is a four-bedroom detached house in Ovingdean, Brighton, Brighton (BN2 7AB). It has a recorded floor area of 144 m² (around 1550 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (November 2016) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since April 2016. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 3-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a corner plot and a cul-de-sac position.

5 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include tree works and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 88% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £779,000 is 26.7% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£397/sq ft) was about 84.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in June 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years.

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

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
  • Corner plotYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
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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.

21 The Vale's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 07 Nov 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E52
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
7.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 7 November 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2016from Apr 2016
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 The Vale, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7AB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 The Vale has been through 4 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

5 applications on record at 21 The Vale, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7AB

5decisions1extensions26documents7nearby
  1. May 2017
    RenovationFull
    Outcome in report

    Replacement of existing front boundary wall and associated alterations.

    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    BH2016/05855
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Tree WorksDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

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  • The 26 documents, officer reports & conditions
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On the street

Versus other The Vale homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

21 The Vale is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£4,271

Street avg £3,227

Strongly above

Floor Area

144 m²

Street avg 174 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

7.9 t/year

Street avg 6.8 t/year

Below
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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

632/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

The Vale — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Longhill High School. 8 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Longhill High SchoolSecondary212m
  • Rudyard Kipling Primary School & NurseryPrimary1.4km
  • Woodingdean Primary SchoolPrimary1.7km
  • Our Lady of Lourdes RC SchoolPrimary1.8km

Nearest stops

  • The ValeBus stop187m
  • Longhill School GroundsBus station216m
  • Longhill SchoolBus stop293m
  • Ovingdean RoadBus stop298m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences3,722 reports35%
  • Anti-social Behaviour1,996 reports19%
  • Public Order1,011 reports9%
  • Shoplifting840 reports8%

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 7AB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN2 7AB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN2 7AB

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
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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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£753k

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£709k

1 Burnes Vale, Rottingdean

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£647k

1 Eley Crescent, Rottingdean

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£645k

1 Dower Close, Ovingdean

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£643k

1 Challoners Mews, Rottingdean

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Method

How to read this page

Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 21 The Vale is modelled from its 144 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in BN2 7AB. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 21 The Vale. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 21 The Vale was lodged in November 2016 at band E and expired in November 2026, so a new one is needed to sell or let. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 5 applications are matched to 21 The Vale. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 17 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 8 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from BN2 7AB, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
21 The Vale is in council tax band F. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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