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45 The Gardens, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4AP

1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
80 m²
861 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 45 The Gardens

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

45 The Gardens is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton (BN42 4AP). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2015) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The latest certificate is from September 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Period features are noted in the property record.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2022. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 72% of similar EPCs). Across 2009–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 10% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £420,000 is 33.1% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£366/sq ft) was about 74.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in December 2015.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • Period featuresYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 13 Sept 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Sept 2015

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2011from Jun 2009
EPC improved fromE46toC70
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Sept 2015from Aug 2011
Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
11%75%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 45 The Gardens, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4AP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

45 The Gardens has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 45 The Gardens, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4AP

1decisions1extensions4documents2nearby
  1. Aug 2022
    ExtensionOutline
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Householder application for permitted development for prior approval for single storey extension to rear of property measuring 3.5m from rear wall of the original dwelling, maximum height 2.85m and height of eaves of the extension 2.85m

    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    AWDM/1151/22
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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.

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

Current estimate

£420,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.0% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£315,500

Growth on file: 10.0% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 December 2015Most recent

    £315,500

    +80.8%over 6 years
  2. 29 September 2009

    £174,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN42 4AP: £365,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other The Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 45 The Gardens runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,944

Street avg £3,420

Above

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 84 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 45 The Gardens

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Colebrook Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Eastbrook Primary Academy. 19 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 4AP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN42 4AP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN42 4AP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 45 The Gardens, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4AP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.