What kind of home is 78 The Gardens, BN42 4AN?

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

When did 78 The Gardens, BN42 4AN last change hands?

78 The Gardens, BN42 4AN last sold for £242,750 in February 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 78 The Gardens, BN42 4AN have?

The current EPC rating for 78 The Gardens, BN42 4AN is F with a score of 37 out of 100, lodged in November 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 78 The Gardens, BN42 4AN?

78 The Gardens, BN42 4AN has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 78 The Gardens, BN42 4AN use?

The latest EPC at 78 The Gardens, BN42 4AN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 78 The Gardens, BN42 4AN?

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

Which area is 78 The Gardens, BN42 4AN in?

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

Is 78 The Gardens, BN42 4AN in a safe area?

Police records around 78 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.

What schools are near 78 The Gardens, BN42 4AN?

The closest primary school to 78 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 is the nearest station to 78 The Gardens, BN42 4AN?

The closest bus stop to 78 The Gardens, BN42 4AN is Colebrook Road, 148m away. The nearest rail option is Southwick Rail Station, 406m away.

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78 The Gardens, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4AN

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 37

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 78 The Gardens

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

78 The Gardens is a semi-detached house in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton (BN42 4AN). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2014) shows an F (score 37), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 4-band jump. The latest certificate is from November 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Today's modelled estimate of £346,000 is 42.5% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£282/sq ft) was about 24.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 11 years since the last transfer (February 2015).

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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.

78 The Gardens sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 18 Nov 2024

EPC Rating

F37

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 78 The Gardens, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4AN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

78 The 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

78 The Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£346,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£242,750

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 February 2015Most recent
£242,750

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 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

78 The Gardens is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£3,034

Street avg £3,216

Below

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

6.1 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly 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.

£361k

1 Highdown, Southwick

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1 Green Mews, The Green, Southwick

BN42 4DZ

£301k

1 Amelia Close, Southwick

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2 bed2 bath

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1 Cardigan Villas, Southwick

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2 bed1 bath

£289k

1 Green Court, The Green, Southwick

BN42 4GS

2 bed

£415k

1 Green Close, Southwick

BN42 4GR

3 bed

£283k

1 Colebrook Road, Southwick

BN42 4AL

1 bed

£427k

1 Church House Close, 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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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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