Skip to content
UK Property Looker

Preambles, Ovingdean Road, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BB

11 planning records

Estimated value

£839,000

  • Since the 2011 sale (£410,000)+105%
  • Against BN2 7BB's recent median (£630,000)+33%

Newest record on this page: September 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

Learn about this valuation
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
255 m²
2745 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Get directions (opens in a new tab)
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

£839,000

  • Against its 2011 sale (£410,000)+105%
  • Against BN2 7BB's recent median (£630,000)+33%

Your note and figure are shown publicly on this page.

How the estimate is made

The estimate for Preambles is modelled from its 255 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in BN2 7BB. 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

    255 m² from the EPC lodged in May 2017

  • Sales of this home

    1 sale recorded, the latest in 2011

  • Recent sales in BN2 7BB

    5 sales, median £630,000 (2025–2020)

This page or the full report?

DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: September 2025Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 11 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.

Preambles valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 May 2011Most recent

    £410,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN2 7BB: £630,000 (2025–2020).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

2 potential issues have already been flagged for Preambles, Ovingdean Road, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BB. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • A planning decision worth checkingIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Overview

About Preambles

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

Preambles is a five-bedroom detached house in Ovingdean, Brighton, Brighton (BN2 7BB). It has a recorded floor area of 255 m² (around 2745 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2017) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in February 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

Held since May 2011 — that's 15 years off the open market, well above the local norm. At 255 m² the property is well over the postcode median (116 m² across 19 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. Today's modelled estimate of £839,000 sits 104.6% above the 2011 sale of £410,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£149/sq ft) was about 35.3% below the postcode norm. 11 planning records sit against the property, 7 approved, 3 refused. Past consents include an extension, tree works and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms2
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • ParkingOff road
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Preambles

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

Larger development activity nearbyA planning decision worth checking

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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
Energy

Energy performance

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

Preambles's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2017

EPC Rating

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

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 May 2027

5 months remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2017from Feb 2011
EPC improved fromF35toC72
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Preambles, Ovingdean Road, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at Preambles was refused — worth checking the council file.

11 applications on record at Preambles, Ovingdean Road, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BB

11decisions3extensions210documents7nearby
  1. Mar 2003
    Tree WorksTrees
    Outcome in report

    Acer - 30% crown reduce. Sycamore - 15-20% crown thin. Acer - 20% crown reduction, 15% crown thin.

    Reference
    BH2003/00762/TCA/L
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. New BuildDecision
  4. Tree WorksDecision

+ 8 more applications in the report

Unlock Preambles, Ovingdean Road, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BB's full planning history

You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.

  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (11 on record)
  • All 11 applications on this property in full, plus 7 notable nearby
  • The 210 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
£14.99one-off · instant

One time fee only - money back guarantee

On the street

Versus other Ovingdean Road homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for Preambles lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,608

Street avg £4,140

Strongly below

Floor Area

255 m²

Street avg 162 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

7.1 t/year

Street avg 6.6 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

0.1 km

Ovingdean Stores — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Longhill High School. 9 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Longhill High SchoolSecondary575m
  • Rudyard Kipling Primary School & NurseryPrimary1.7km
  • Our Lady of Lourdes RC SchoolPrimary1.8km
  • Woodingdean Primary SchoolPrimary1.8km

Nearest stops

  • Ovingdean StoresBus stop134m
  • Wanderdown Road North EndBus stop167m
  • Wanderdown Road South EndBus stop413m
  • Ovingdean Hall SchoolBus stop439m

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN2 7BB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.8dB

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

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £1,360 · Includes VAT

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£763k

1 Gorham Close, Rottingdean

BN2 7EA

5 bed1 bath
£1.1m

1 Cliff Top Heights, Cranleigh Avenue, Rottingdean

BN2 7FX

5 bed3 bath
£919k

1 Ainsworth Avenue, Ovingdean

BN2 7BG

4 bed1 bath
£574k

1 Beacon Close, Rottingdean

BN2 7FY

4 bed3 bath
£753k

1 Cranleigh Avenue, Rottingdean

BN2 7GT

3 bed
£709k

1 Burnes Vale, Rottingdean

BN2 7DW

3 bed
£647k

1 Eley Crescent, Rottingdean

BN2 7FE

3 bed
£645k

1 Dower Close, Ovingdean

BN2 7BW

3 bed1 bath

Property research, connected

Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month

Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.

Start your research
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 Preambles is modelled from its 255 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in BN2 7BB. 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 Preambles. 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 Preambles was lodged in May 2017 at band C and is valid until May 2027. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 11 applications are matched to Preambles. 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 9 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from BN2 7BB, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
Preambles is in council tax band E. 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.
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Preambles, Ovingdean Road, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.

Know this home? Think our valuation is wrong?

Leave a note for other visitors about work done or anything the records miss, and say what you think it's worth. It takes about two minutes.

Keep exploring