What type of property is 16 Wanderdown Close, BN2 7BY?

16 Wanderdown Close, BN2 7BY is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 16 Wanderdown Close, BN2 7BY?

16 Wanderdown Close, BN2 7BY last sold for £385,000 in August 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 16 Wanderdown Close, BN2 7BY have?

The current EPC rating for 16 Wanderdown Close, BN2 7BY is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2013. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Wanderdown Close, BN2 7BY?

16 Wanderdown Close, BN2 7BY has a recorded floor area of 123 m² (1,324 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Wanderdown Close, BN2 7BY heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Wanderdown Close, BN2 7BY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 16 Wanderdown Close, BN2 7BY?

16 Wanderdown Close, BN2 7BY has 2 approved extension applications on file including single-storey rear extension and single-storey rear extension. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 16 Wanderdown Close, BN2 7BY?

16 Wanderdown Close, BN2 7BY is in council tax band E.

Where is 16 Wanderdown Close, BN2 7BY located?

16 Wanderdown Close, BN2 7BY sits in Ovingdean, Brighton, Brighton. It falls within the BN2 postcode district.

Is 16 Wanderdown Close, BN2 7BY in a safe area?

Police records around 16 Wanderdown Close, BN2 7BY show an average of 632 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (12% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 16 Wanderdown Close, BN2 7BY?

The closest primary school to 16 Wanderdown Close, BN2 7BY is Our Lady of Lourdes RC School (1.4km), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Longhill High School (236m).

What transport links are near 16 Wanderdown Close, BN2 7BY?

The closest bus stop to 16 Wanderdown Close, BN2 7BY is Wanderdown Road South End, 185m away. The nearest bus option is Longhill School Grounds, 192m away.

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16 Wanderdown Close, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BY

3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

123 m²

1324 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 16 Wanderdown Close

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

16 Wanderdown Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Ovingdean, Brighton, Brighton (BN2 7BY). It has a recorded floor area of 123 m² (around 1324 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in August 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £690,000 sits 79.2% above the 2013 sale of £385,000. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in August 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from Aug 2013

EPC improved fromD63toC71

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Wanderdown Close, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Wanderdown Close has 3 separate extension applications on the council record.

3 applications on record at 16 Wanderdown Close, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BY

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Dec 2020
ExtensionOutline
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension.
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
BH2020/02978
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ExtensionAug 2021Decision
ExtensionFeb 2021Decision

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

Current estimate

£690,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£385,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

28 August 2013Most recent
£385,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN2 7BY: £642,000 (2026–2021).

Nearby sales in BN2 7BY

On the street

Versus other Wanderdown Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 16 Wanderdown Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,130

Street avg £4,266

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Floor Area

123 m²

Street avg 134 m²

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Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

0.2 km

Wanderdown Road South End — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 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 7BY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN2 7BY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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