What kind of home is 12 Channel View, BN42 4AZ?

12 Channel View, BN42 4AZ is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 12 Channel View, BN42 4AZ have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Channel View, BN42 4AZ is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in September 2020. It has dropped from a C recorded in November 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Channel View, BN42 4AZ?

12 Channel View, BN42 4AZ has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Channel View, BN42 4AZ use?

The latest EPC at 12 Channel View, BN42 4AZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Channel View, BN42 4AZ?

12 Channel View, BN42 4AZ 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 12 Channel View, BN42 4AZ in?

12 Channel View, BN42 4AZ sits in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton. It falls within the BN42 postcode district in West Sussex.

Is 12 Channel View, BN42 4AZ in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Channel View, BN42 4AZ 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 12 Channel View, BN42 4AZ?

The closest primary school to 12 Channel View, BN42 4AZ is Eastbrook Primary Academy (627m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Shoreham Academy (968m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 12 Channel View, BN42 4AZ?

The closest bus stop to 12 Channel View, BN42 4AZ is Colebrook Road, 117m away. The nearest rail option is Southwick Rail Station, 134m away.

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12 Channel View, Whiterock Place, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4AZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 3rd

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 12 Channel View

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

12 Channel View is a semi-detached house in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton (BN42 4AZ). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (November 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). At 69 m² this is the 7th smallest of 11 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 48–77 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 11 units on file.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2020

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromC77toD59

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Channel View, Whiterock Place, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4AZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Channel View 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.

12 Channel View has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£247,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN42 4AZ: £202,500 (2024–2014).

Nearby sales in BN42 4AZ

On the street

Versus other Channel View homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

12 Channel View is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

59 (D)

Street avg 68 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

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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.

£230k

1 Grange Court, Southwick

BN42 4DX

£267k

1 Esmere House, The Green, Southwick

BN42 4DE

£283k

1 Colebrook Road, Southwick

BN42 4AL

1 bed

£289k

1 Green Court, The Green, Southwick

BN42 4GS

2 bed

£301k

1 Amelia Close, Southwick

BN42 4AJ

2 bed2 bath

£195k

1 Channel View, Whiterock Place, Southwick

BN42 4AZ

£314k

1 Green Mews, The Green, Southwick

BN42 4DZ

£361k

1 Highdown, Southwick

BN42 4QT

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

0.6 km

Eastbrook Primary Academy. 15 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 4AZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN42 4AZ

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

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