Skip to content
UK Property Looker

Ground Floor Flat, 9 Beacon Hill, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BN

3 sales on record1 planning record

Estimated value

£279,000

  • Since the 2015 sale (£210,000)+33%
  • Against BN2 7BN's recent median (£570,000)-51%

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

Learn about this valuation
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 1st
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
54 m²
581 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
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

£279,000

  • Against its 2015 sale (£210,000)+33%
  • Against BN2 7BN's recent median (£570,000)-51%

Your note and figure are shown publicly on this page.

How the estimate is made

The estimate for Ground Floor Flat is modelled from its 54 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in BN2 7BN. 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

    54 m² from the EPC lodged in October 2018

  • Sales of this home

    3 sales recorded, the latest in 2015

  • Recent sales in BN2 7BN

    5 sales, median £570,000 (2025–2020)

This page or the full report?

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

Ground Floor Flat has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 February 2015Most recent

    £210,000

    +35.5%over 9 years

  2. 5 September 2005

    £154,950

    +163.7%over 7 years

  3. 29 June 1998

    £58,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN2 7BN: £570,000 (2025–2020).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for Ground Floor Flat, 9 Beacon Hill, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BN. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn 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 Ground Floor Flat

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

Ground Floor Flat is a semi-detached house in Ovingdean, Brighton, Brighton (BN2 7BN). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. The latest certificate (October 2018) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2010. Between certificates, lighting dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77).

At 54 m² it sits well below the postcode median (117 m² across 15 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2015. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in February 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years. Across 1998–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £279,000 is 32.9% above the 2015 sale price.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Ground Floor Flat

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
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 2)
Oct 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
—

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 October 2028

1 year remaining
Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Ground Floor Flat, 9 Beacon Hill, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Ground Floor Flat has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at Ground Floor Flat, 9 Beacon Hill, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BN

1decisions1extensions7documents7nearby
  1. Oct 2015
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Erection of single storey rear extension.

    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    BH2015/02768
    Full record in report

Unlock Ground Floor Flat, 9 Beacon Hill, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BN's full planning history

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

  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 7 notable nearby
  • The 7 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
£14.99one-off · instant

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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 Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Longhill High School. 6 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Longhill High SchoolSecondary758m
  • Our Lady of Lourdes RC SchoolPrimary1.0km
  • St Margaret's CofE Primary School, RottingdeanPrimary1.2km
  • Saltdean Primary SchoolPrimary2.1km

Nearest stops

  • Longhill RoadBus stop119m
  • Beacon HillBus stop168m
  • Ainsworth CloseBus stop257m
  • Longhill CloseBus stop323m

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN2 7BN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

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 2 HomeBuyer Report

Early 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC D

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

From £545 · 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.
£247k

41a, Flat 1, High Street, Rottingdean

BN2 7HE

Flat
£349k

41a, Flat 2, High Street, Rottingdean

BN2 7HE

Flat
£365k

1 Newick Place, Flat 2, 105 Marine Drive, Rottingdean

BN2 7GE

Flat
£452k

Bazehill Manor, Flat 6, 27 Bazehill Road, Rottingdean

BN2 7DB

Flat1 bed2 bath
£454k

1 Newick Place, Flat 3, 105 Marine Drive, Rottingdean

BN2 7GE

Flat
£477k

1 Newick Place, Flat 1, 105 Marine Drive, Rottingdean

BN2 7GE

Flat
£479k

Bazehill Manor, Flat 1, 27 Bazehill Road, Rottingdean

BN2 7DB

Flat2 bed
£484k

Bazehill Manor, Flat 7, 27 Bazehill Road, Rottingdean

BN2 7DB

Flat2 bed2 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 Ground Floor Flat is modelled from its 54 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in BN2 7BN. 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. 3 sales are recorded for Ground Floor Flat. 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 Ground Floor Flat was lodged in October 2018 at band D and is valid until October 2028. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to Ground Floor Flat. 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 6 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from BN2 7BN, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Ground Floor Flat, 9 Beacon Hill, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BN. 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