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

7 Wanderdown Close, BN2 7BY is a 4-bedroom detached house.

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

7 Wanderdown Close, BN2 7BY last sold for £650,000 in January 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £102,500 in December 1996, so prices have been rising over 26 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 7 Wanderdown Close, BN2 7BY appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 1996 and January 2023, 7 Wanderdown Close, BN2 7BY rose from £102,500 to £650,000, a change of £547,500. That works out to roughly +7.3% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 7 Wanderdown Close, BN2 7BY?

The current EPC rating for 7 Wanderdown Close, BN2 7BY is B with a score of 82 out of 100, lodged in February 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2012 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

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

7 Wanderdown Close, BN2 7BY has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (1,313 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Wanderdown Close, BN2 7BY heated?

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

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

7 Wanderdown Close, BN2 7BY has 2 approved extension applications on file including single-storey rear extension and rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

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

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

Where is 7 Wanderdown Close, BN2 7BY located?

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

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

Police records around 7 Wanderdown Close, BN2 7BY 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 7 Wanderdown Close, BN2 7BY?

The closest primary school to 7 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 7 Wanderdown Close, BN2 7BY?

The closest bus stop to 7 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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7 Wanderdown Close, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BY

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Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

122 m²

1313 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 82

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Wanderdown Close

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

7 Wanderdown Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Ovingdean, Brighton, Brighton (BN2 7BY). It has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (around 1313 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2022) returns a B (score 82), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in July 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include a balcony.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1996–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£495/sq ft) was about 52.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: January 2023 at £650,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
BalconyYes

Building

Solar panelsYes

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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.

7 Wanderdown Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2022

EPC Rating

B82

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2022from Jul 2012

EPC improved fromD61toB82

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%75%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC BExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

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

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

2decisions2extensions21documents7nearby

Flagged:Retrospective

Dec 2022
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Erection of raised rear terrace, new decking and associated alterations (part retrospective).
Retrospective
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
BH2022/03271
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ExtensionMay 2023Decision

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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.

7 Wanderdown Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£708,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.3% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£650,000

Growth on file: 7.3% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

11 January 2023Most recent
£650,000
+534.1%over 26 years
9 December 1996
£102,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN2 7BY: £562,500 (2021–2020).

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, 7 Wanderdown Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,328

Street avg £3,749

Strongly above

Floor Area

122 m²

Street avg 133 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Strongly 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

0.2 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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