What type of property is 72a, The Gardens, BN42 4AN?

72a, The Gardens, BN42 4AN is a semi-detached house.

When did 72a, The Gardens, BN42 4AN last change hands?

72a, The Gardens, BN42 4AN last sold for £116,000 in August 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £52,500 in June 2001, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 72a, The Gardens, BN42 4AN appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2001 and August 2014, 72a, The Gardens, BN42 4AN rose from £52,500 to £116,000, a change of £63,500. That works out to roughly +6.2% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 72a, The Gardens, BN42 4AN have?

The current EPC rating for 72a, The Gardens, BN42 4AN is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 72a, The Gardens, BN42 4AN?

72a, The Gardens, BN42 4AN has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (495 sq ft). That makes it about 44% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BN42 4AN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 72a, The Gardens, BN42 4AN heated?

The latest EPC at 72a, The Gardens, BN42 4AN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 72a, The Gardens, BN42 4AN?

72a, The Gardens, BN42 4AN is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 72a, The Gardens, BN42 4AN located?

72a, The Gardens, BN42 4AN sits in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton. It falls within the BN42 postcode district in West Sussex.

What is crime like near 72a, The Gardens, BN42 4AN?

Police records around 72a, The Gardens, BN42 4AN show an average of 45 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (14% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 72a, The Gardens, BN42 4AN?

The closest primary school to 72a, The Gardens, BN42 4AN is Eastbrook Primary Academy (446m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Shoreham Academy (1.2km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 72a, The Gardens, BN42 4AN?

The closest bus stop to 72a, The Gardens, BN42 4AN is Colebrook Road, 148m away. The nearest rail option is Southwick Rail Station, 406m away.

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72a, The Gardens, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4AN

Estimated value

£186,000

Since the 2014 sale (£116,000)+60%
Against BN42 4AN's recent median (£349,411)-47%

Newest record on this page: January 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

46 m²

495 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Our estimate

£186,000

Against its 2014 sale (£116,000)+60%
Against BN42 4AN's recent median (£349,411)-47%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 72a is modelled from its 46 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in BN42 4AN. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

Floor area
46 m² from the EPC lodged in February 2024
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2014
Recent sales in BN42 4AN
5 sales, median £349,411 (2026–2020)

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

72a has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Sales timeline

7 August 2014Most recent
£116,000
+121.0%over 13 years
4 June 2001
£52,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN42 4AN: £349,411 (2026–2020).

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Overview

About 72a

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

72a is a semi-detached house in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton (BN42 4AN). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 46 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 31 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 34–119 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 31 units on file. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73).

Across 2001–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £186,000 sits 60.3% above the 2014 sale of £116,000. At 46 m² it sits well below the postcode median (84 m² across 30 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Last sold in August 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.

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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.

Current Certificate

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 February 2034

7 years remaining

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 72a, The Gardens, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4AN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

72a 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.

On the street

Versus other The Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

72a outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

64 (D)

Street avg 66 (D)

Below

Floor Area

46 m²

Street avg 41 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

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.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

45/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Colebrook Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Eastbrook Primary Academy. 19 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

Eastbrook Primary AcademyPrimary446m
Glebe Primary SchoolPrimary931m
St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary1.2km
Brackenbury Primary SchoolPrimary1.2km

Nearest stops

Colebrook RoadBus stop148m
Colebrook RoadBus stop201m
The GardensBus stop228m
The GardensBus stop254m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences226 reports36%
Anti-social Behaviour105 reports17%
Public Order58 reports9%
Criminal Damage & Arson57 reports9%

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN42 4AN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN42 4AN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Comparables

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Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for 72a is modelled from its 46 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in BN42 4AN. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 72a. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 72a was lodged in February 2024 at band D and is valid until February 2034. Floor area, heating and insulation details on this page come from it.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 72a. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 19 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from BN42 4AN, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band: 72a is in council tax band A. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.

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