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118 Longhill Road, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BD

EPC BExtendable
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
138 m²
1485 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 84
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 118 Longhill Road

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

118 Longhill Road is a three-bedroom detached house in Ovingdean, Brighton, Brighton (BN2 7BD). It has a recorded floor area of 138 m² (around 1485 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2024) returns a B (score 84), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in October 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and main heating dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include a balcony. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 77% of similar EPCs). Across 2008–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £646,000 is 29.2% above the 2022 sale price. Sold July 2022 for £500,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenWest-facing
  • BalconyYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 118 Longhill Road

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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.

118 Longhill Road's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 5)
Jun 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
B84
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2010from Oct 2009
EPC improved fromD56toF32
Heating System
Gas BoilerWarm Air

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Windows
PoorAverage

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
60%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Feb 2014from Apr 2010
EPC improved fromF32toD57
Heating System
Warm AirGas Boiler

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof
PoorGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%23%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2020from Feb 2014
EPC improved fromD57toE41
Heating System
Gas BoilerWarm Air

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Windows
PoorAverage

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
23%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2024from Oct 2020
EPC improved fromE41toB84
Heating System
Warm AirHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls
PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 118 Longhill Road, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

118 Longhill Road has no planning applications on record.

7

But the area is active

7 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.

118 Longhill Road has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2008.

Current estimate

£646,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 14 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2022)

£500,000

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 6 July 2022Most recent

    £500,000

    +139.7%over 13 years

  2. 18 September 2008

    £208,575

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN2 7BD: £710,000 (2024–2021).

On the street

Versus other Longhill Road homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 118 Longhill Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,623

Street avg £3,895

Below

Floor Area

138 m²

Street avg 155 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 118 Longhill Road

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

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£636k

1 Dower Close, Ovingdean

BN2 7BW

3 bed1 bath
£660k

1 Eley Crescent, Rottingdean

BN2 7FE

3 bed
£612k

1 Beacon Court, Greenways, Ovingdean

BN2 7AY

3 bed2 bath
£686k

1 Burnes Vale, Rottingdean

BN2 7DW

3 bed
£603k

1 Eley Drive, Rottingdean

BN2 7FH

3 bed2 bath
£600k

1 Challoners Close, Rottingdean

BN2 7DG

3 bed
£592k

1 Grand Crescent, Rottingdean

BN2 7GL

3 bed2 bath
£590k

1 Challoners Mews, Rottingdean

BN2 7DY

3 bed
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

0.1 km

Ovingdean Stores — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Longhill High School. 8 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 7BD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN2 7BD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN2 7BD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.7dB

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 118 Longhill Road, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.