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 4 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. 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

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

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 £182,000 sits 56.9% 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.

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Current estimate

£182,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£116,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 13 years.

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 (2023–2017).

Nearby sales in BN42 4AN

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

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Colebrook Road, Southwick

BN42 4AL

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1 Green Court, The Green, Southwick

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£301k

1 Amelia Close, Southwick

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1 Green Mews, The Green, Southwick

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1 Highdown, Southwick

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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.

Full Brighton report

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

Colebrook Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Eastbrook Primary Academy. 19 schools nearby.

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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

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FAQ

Common questions

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