What type of property is 70 Greenways, BN2 7BL?

70 Greenways, BN2 7BL is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 70 Greenways, BN2 7BL last change hands?

70 Greenways, BN2 7BL last sold for £492,500 in August 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £315,000 in November 2003, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 70 Greenways, BN2 7BL?

Across 2 sales between November 2003 and August 2012, 70 Greenways, BN2 7BL rose from £315,000 to £492,500, a change of £177,500. That works out to roughly +5.2% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 70 Greenways, BN2 7BL?

The current EPC rating for 70 Greenways, BN2 7BL is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. It has improved from a F recorded in October 2008 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 70 Greenways, BN2 7BL?

70 Greenways, BN2 7BL has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft), around 19 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 60% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BN2 7BL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 70 Greenways, BN2 7BL heated?

The latest EPC at 70 Greenways, BN2 7BL records electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 70 Greenways, BN2 7BL had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at 70 Greenways, BN2 7BL was a refusal for renovation (ref. BH2024/00855) in June 2024. Earlier filings include 4 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 70 Greenways, BN2 7BL?

70 Greenways, BN2 7BL is in council tax band D.

Where is 70 Greenways, BN2 7BL located?

70 Greenways, BN2 7BL sits in Ovingdean, Brighton, Brighton. It falls within the BN2 postcode district.

Is 70 Greenways, BN2 7BL in a safe area?

Police records around 70 Greenways, BN2 7BL show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 52% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 70 Greenways, BN2 7BL?

The closest primary school to 70 Greenways, BN2 7BL is Our Lady of Lourdes RC School (1.2km), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Longhill High School (758m).

What is the nearest station to 70 Greenways, BN2 7BL?

The closest bus stop to 70 Greenways, BN2 7BL is Ainsworth Close, 135m away. The nearest bus option is Longhill School Grounds, 713m away.

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70 Greenways, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BL

16 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band D

Overview

About 70 Greenways

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

70 Greenways is a three-bedroom detached house in Ovingdean, Brighton, Brighton (BN2 7BL). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2022 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff.

At 57 m² it sits well below the postcode median (144 m² across 18 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 16 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 12 refused. Past consents include an extension and an annexe, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2003–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £594,000 is 20.6% above the 2012 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£803/sq ft) was about 113.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in August 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

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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)

Nov 2022

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2011from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromF36toD61

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

0%72%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2022from Mar 2011

Heating System

Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main SystemInstantaneous

Hot water system changed

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

72%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 70 Greenways, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 70 Greenways was refused — worth checking the council file.

16 applications on record at 70 Greenways, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BL

16decisions5extensions186documents7nearby

Flagged:Retrospective

Jun 2013
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of single storey rear extension and formation of additional level incorporating front and side velux windows, rear Juliet balcony and associated roof alterations.
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
BH2013/01093
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ConditionsDec 2024Decision
RenovationJun 2024Decision

+ 13 more applications in the report

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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.

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

Current estimate

£594,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.2% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£492,500

Growth on file: 5.2% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

9 August 2012Most recent
£492,500
+56.3%over 8 years
3 November 2003
£315,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN2 7BL: £600,000 (2022–2021).

Nearby sales in BN2 7BL

On the street

Versus other Greenways homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

70 Greenways outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£8,640

Street avg £4,229

Strongly above

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 141 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

14 years

Street avg 10 years

Above

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Area

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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

Ainsworth Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Longhill High School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN2 7BL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN2 7BL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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