What kind of home is 133 The Gardens, BN42 4AR?

133 The Gardens, BN42 4AR is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 133 The Gardens, BN42 4AR last change hands?

133 The Gardens, BN42 4AR last sold for £359,000 in February 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £175,000 in May 2006, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 133 The Gardens, BN42 4AR changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2006 and February 2024, 133 The Gardens, BN42 4AR rose from £175,000 to £359,000, a change of £184,000. That works out to roughly +4.1% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 133 The Gardens, BN42 4AR have?

The current EPC rating for 133 The Gardens, BN42 4AR is E with a score of 42 out of 100, lodged in November 2020. It has dropped from a D recorded in October 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 133 The Gardens, BN42 4AR?

133 The Gardens, BN42 4AR has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 133 The Gardens, BN42 4AR use?

The latest EPC at 133 The Gardens, BN42 4AR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 133 The Gardens, BN42 4AR?

133 The Gardens, BN42 4AR is in council tax band C.

Which area is 133 The Gardens, BN42 4AR in?

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

What is crime like near 133 The Gardens, BN42 4AR?

Police records around 133 The Gardens, BN42 4AR 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 133 The Gardens, BN42 4AR?

The closest primary school to 133 The Gardens, BN42 4AR is Eastbrook Primary Academy (439m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Shoreham Academy (1.4km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 133 The Gardens, BN42 4AR?

The closest bus stop to 133 The Gardens, BN42 4AR is The Gardens, 82m away. The nearest rail option is Fishersgate Rail Station, 580m away.

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133 The Gardens, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4AR

Extendable

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 42

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 133 The Gardens

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

133 The Gardens is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton (BN42 4AR). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (November 2020) shows an E (score 42), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (October 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 77), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Across 2006–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £406,000 is 13.1% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£379/sq ft) was about 115.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £359,000 in February 2024.

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
CloakroomYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Extension potentialPossible

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2020

EPC Rating

E42

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2020from Oct 2010

EPC improved fromD58toE42

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 133 The Gardens, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

133 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2006.

Current estimate

£406,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£359,000

Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

14 February 2024Most recent
£359,000
+105.1%over 17 years
30 May 2006
£175,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN42 4AR: £352,000 (2022–2019).

Nearby sales in BN42 4AR

On the street

Versus other The Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 133 The Gardens runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,080

Street avg £2,732

Strongly above

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 92 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

6.7 t/year

Street avg 3.5 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.

£415k

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1 Farm Way, Southwick

BN42 4NU

3 bed2 bath

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1 Hill Farm Way, Southwick

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1 Hill Farm Cottages, Upper Kingston Lane, Southwick

BN42 4YN

3 bed

£667k

1 Albert Road, Southwick

BN42 4GE

3 bed2 bath

£403k

1 Cardigan Villas, Southwick

BN42 4GG

2 bed1 bath

£541k

1 Downland Close, Southwick

BN42 4RH

4 bed2 bath

£301k

1 Amelia Close, Southwick

BN42 4AJ

2 bed2 bath

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

The Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Eastbrook Primary Academy. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN42 4AR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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