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8 The Ridings, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7AE

Notable views2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
145 m²
1561 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 8 The Ridings

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

8 The Ridings is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Ovingdean, Brighton, Brighton (BN2 7AE). It has a recorded floor area of 145 m² (around 1561 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Other recorded features include notable views.

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1999–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£468/sq ft) was about 63.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £730,000 in July 2024.

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-west-facing
  • ParkingYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2023from Feb 2011
Low Energy Lighting
45%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 The Ridings, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7AE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 8 The Ridings, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7AE

2decisions2extensions26documents7nearby
  1. Aug 2006
    Loft ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Proposed loft conversion comprising insertion of 3 front and 2 rear rooflights and new window in side elevation.

    Council
    Ovingdean
    Documents
    12 docs on file
    Reference
    BH2006/01908
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Loft ConversionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 7 notable nearby
  • The 26 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.

8 The Ridings has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£799,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£730,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 25 July 2024Most recent

    £730,000

    +224.4%over 24 years

  2. 21 October 1999

    £225,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN2 7AE: £637,500 (2024–2014).

On the street

Versus other The Ridings homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 8 The Ridings runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,034

Street avg £3,784

Above

Floor Area

145 m²

Street avg 166 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 The Ridings

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

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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
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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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£636k

1 Dower Close, Ovingdean

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3 bed1 bath
£1.0m

1 Cliff Top Heights, Cranleigh Avenue, Rottingdean

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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

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

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Ovingdean Stores — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Longhill High School. 9 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 7AE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN2 7AE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN2 7AE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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