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78 Longhill Road, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BE

3 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
154 m²
1658 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 78 Longhill Road

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

78 Longhill Road is a four-bedroom detached house in Ovingdean, Brighton, Brighton (BN2 7BE). It has a recorded floor area of 154 m² (around 1658 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since January 2014. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe.

Most recent transfer was May 2026 at £670,000 — fresh data. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1999–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£404/sq ft) was about 38.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
  • Utility roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing
  • GarageYes

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 3)
Mar 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 March 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2022from Jan 2014
EPC improved fromD58toC70
Heating Controls
FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
11%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2025from Jan 2022
EPC improved fromC70toD66
Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 78 Longhill Road, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Multiple extension applications run across more than a decade of planning history at 78 Longhill Road.

2 applications on record at 78 Longhill Road, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BE

2decisions2extensions6documents7nearby
  1. Aug 2001
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey

    Construction of additional storey with pitched roof on top.

    Reference
    BH2001/01061/FP
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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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 6 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.

78 Longhill Road has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£669,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£670,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 May 2026Most recent

    £670,000

    +88.2%over 19 years

  2. 12 September 2006

    £356,000

    +122.6%over 6 years

  3. 3 December 1999

    £159,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN2 7BE: £784,000 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Longhill Road homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 78 Longhill Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,351

Street avg £3,995

Above

Floor Area

154 m²

Street avg 178 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 78 Longhill Road

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

Larger development activity nearby

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
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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3 bed
£645k

1 Dower Close, Ovingdean

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3 bed1 bath
£643k

1 Challoners Mews, Rottingdean

BN2 7DY

3 bed
£637k

1 Eley Drive, Rottingdean

BN2 7FH

3 bed2 bath
£709k

1 Burnes Vale, Rottingdean

BN2 7DW

3 bed
£623k

1 Grand Crescent, Rottingdean

BN2 7GL

3 bed2 bath
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

Longhill Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Longhill High School. 6 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 7BE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN2 7BE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN2 7BE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.4dB

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