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16 Wanderdown Way, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BX

3 sales on record6 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
159 m²
1711 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 16 Wanderdown Way

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

16 Wanderdown Way is a four-bedroom detached house in Ovingdean, Brighton, Brighton (BN2 7BX). It has a recorded floor area of 159 m² (around 1711 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (December 2016) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in September 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Other recorded features include a balcony.

At 159 m² the property is well over the postcode median (120 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 6 planning records sit against the property, 6 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2015–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £909,000 is 19.6% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£444/sq ft) was about 33.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £760,000 in December 2019.

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
  • Bathrooms3
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenWest-facing
  • BalconyYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 16 Wanderdown Way

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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 2)
Dec 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2016from Sept 2014
EPC improved fromD67toC74
Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
25%73%

More low energy lighting installed

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Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended 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 16 Wanderdown Way, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Wanderdown Way has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

6 applications on record at 16 Wanderdown Way, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BX

6decisions2extensions26documents7nearby
Flagged:Retrospective
  1. Dec 2003
    Tree WorksTrees
    Outcome in report

    1no Cherry, Prune. - 2no Sycamore, Prune.

    Reference
    BH2003/03871/TPO/L
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Tree WorksDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

+ 3 more applications in the report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (6 on record)
  • All 6 applications on this property in full, plus 7 notable nearby
  • The 26 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.

16 Wanderdown Way saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£909,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.4% per year over 5 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2019)

£760,000

Growth on file: 10.4% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 6 December 2019Most recent

    £760,000

    -5.0%over 2 years
  2. 10 April 2017

    £800,000

    +66.7%over 1 year
  3. 20 April 2015

    £480,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN2 7BX: £514,000 (2024–2018).

On the street

Versus other Wanderdown Way homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 16 Wanderdown Way stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,780

Street avg £4,126

Strongly above

Floor Area

159 m²

Street avg 122 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 16 Wanderdown Way

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
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.

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

Longhill School Grounds — bus station.

Closest school

0.2 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 7BX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN2 7BX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN2 7BX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

Low
55 dB
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65 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 16 Wanderdown Way, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.