What kind of home is 5 Seaview Estate, BN42 4AS?

5 Seaview Estate, BN42 4AS is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 5 Seaview Estate, BN42 4AS sell for?

5 Seaview Estate, BN42 4AS last sold for £390,000 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £235,000 in February 2015, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Seaview Estate, BN42 4AS changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 2015 and August 2024, 5 Seaview Estate, BN42 4AS rose from £235,000 to £390,000, a change of £155,000. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Seaview Estate, BN42 4AS?

The current EPC rating for 5 Seaview Estate, BN42 4AS is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in May 2015. It has improved from a F recorded in January 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Seaview Estate, BN42 4AS?

5 Seaview Estate, BN42 4AS has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (958 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Seaview Estate, BN42 4AS use?

The latest EPC at 5 Seaview Estate, BN42 4AS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Seaview Estate, BN42 4AS?

5 Seaview Estate, BN42 4AS is in council tax band C.

Which area is 5 Seaview Estate, BN42 4AS in?

5 Seaview Estate, BN42 4AS sits in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton. It falls within the BN42 postcode district in West Sussex.

How safe is the area around 5 Seaview Estate, BN42 4AS?

Police records around 5 Seaview Estate, BN42 4AS 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 5 Seaview Estate, BN42 4AS?

The closest primary school to 5 Seaview Estate, BN42 4AS is Eastbrook Primary Academy (508m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Shoreham Academy (1.4km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 5 Seaview Estate, BN42 4AS?

The closest bus stop to 5 Seaview Estate, BN42 4AS is The Gardens, 58m away. The nearest rail option is Southwick Rail Station, 567m away.

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5 Seaview Estate, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4AS

Notable views

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

89 m²

958 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Seaview Estate

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

5 Seaview Estate is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton (BN42 4AS). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2015) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in January 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from May 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include notable views.

Across 2015–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £444,000 is 13.8% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£407/sq ft) was about 36.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £390,000 in August 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

Notable viewsYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 06 May 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2015

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2015from Jan 2013

EPC improved fromF37toD59

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Seaview Estate, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4AS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Seaview Estate 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.

5 Seaview Estate valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£444,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£390,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

29 August 2024Most recent
£390,000
+66.0%over 9 years
16 February 2015
£235,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN42 4AS: £455,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in BN42 4AS

On the street

Versus other Seaview Estate homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 5 Seaview Estate lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,382

Street avg £3,597

Above

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 101 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

On par

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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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£541k

1 Downland Close, Southwick

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4 bed2 bath

£301k

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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

0.5 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 4AS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN42 4AS

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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FAQ

Common questions

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