3 Spring Gardens, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4AF
About 3 Spring Gardens
3 Spring Gardens is a detached house in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton (BN42 4AF). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. At 42 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (42–51 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 10 units on file. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2010. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Main heating runs on electricity.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
3 Spring Gardens has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
3 Spring Gardens has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£171,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in BN42 4AF: £180,000 (2024–2019).
Versus other Spring Gardens homes
Floor Area for 3 Spring Gardens lags the street by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
62 (D)
Street avg 66 (D)
Floor Area
42 m²
Street avg 46 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.5 t/year
Street avg 2.9 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
4/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Southwick Rail Station — railway station.
Closest school
0.6 km
Glebe Primary School. 15 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
50.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.5dB







