12 Wanderdown Close, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BY
About 12 Wanderdown Close
12 Wanderdown Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Ovingdean, Brighton, Brighton (BN2 7BY). It has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (around 1098 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in March 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). The property has underfloor heating on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include a balcony, notable views and a loft.
A recent sale: £642,000 in March 2026. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2014–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£585/sq ft) was about 78.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 102 m² it's 26.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (139 m² median across 9 EPCs).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
- Open-plan layoutYes
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
- EnsuiteYes
- LoftYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
- BalconyYes
- Notable viewsYes
Building
- Underfloor heatingYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 23 December 2035
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
More low energy lighting installed
Wall insulation upgraded
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
12 Wanderdown Close has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
7 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
12 Wanderdown Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2014.
£681,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 11 years.
£642,000
Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 11 years.
Sales timeline
23 March 2026Most recent
£642,000
+13.6%over 5 years16 December 2020
£565,000
+14.1%over 4 years14 August 2016
£495,000
+55.7%over 1 year29 September 2014
£318,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BN2 7BY: £562,500 (2025–2020).
Nearby sales in BN2 7BY
11 Wanderdown Close, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BY
Sold Dec 2025
£790,0007 Wanderdown Close, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BY
Sold Jan 2023
£650,0004 Wanderdown Close, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BY
Sold Dec 2020
£562,5006 Wanderdown Close, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BY
Sold Aug 2020
£650,0009 Wanderdown Close, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BY
Sold Apr 2018
£545,000
Versus other Wanderdown Close homes
On price per m², 12 Wanderdown Close stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£6,294
Street avg £3,914
Floor Area
102 m²
Street avg 137 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.2 t/year
Street avg 4.4 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
0.2 km
Wanderdown Road South End — bus stop.
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.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
47.8dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.9dB







