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128a, Longhill Road, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BD

3 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
137 m²
1475 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 80
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 128a

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

128a is a detached house in Ovingdean, Brighton, Brighton (BN2 7BD). It has a recorded floor area of 137 m² (around 1475 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band F. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (February 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2020. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £791,000 is 23.6% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£434/sq ft) was about 28.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: December 2018 at £640,000.

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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 3)
Jun 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C80
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2012from Feb 2012
Low Energy Lighting
8%68%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2024from Feb 2012
EPC improved fromB82toC80
Heating Controls
Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation
PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
68%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 128a, Longhill Road, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

128a has an approved rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 128a, Longhill Road, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BD

1decisions1extensions8documents7nearby
  1. Apr 2020
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Rear of property

    Erection of first floor balcony to rear elevation with spiral staircase down to ground floor.

    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    BH2020/00558
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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 7 notable nearby
  • The 8 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.

128a changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£791,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.2% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£640,000

Growth on file: -0.2% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 7 December 2018Most recent

    £640,000

    -13.0%over 8 months

  2. 28 March 2018

    £735,575

    +13.2%over 5 years

  3. 26 September 2012

    £649,950

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.

CO₂ Emissions for 128a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,672

Street avg £3,850

Above

Floor Area

137 m²

Street avg 155 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 128a

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

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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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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.

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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 128a, Longhill Road, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.