What type of property is 1 Water Dyke Avenue, BN42 4DF?

1 Water Dyke Avenue, BN42 4DF is an end-of-terrace house.

What did 1 Water Dyke Avenue, BN42 4DF sell for?

1 Water Dyke Avenue, BN42 4DF last sold for £430,000 in October 2022, around 4 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £59,950 in October 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Water Dyke Avenue, BN42 4DF changed over time?

Across 4 sales between October 1995 and October 2022, 1 Water Dyke Avenue, BN42 4DF rose from £59,950 to £430,000, a change of £370,050. That works out to roughly +7.6% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Water Dyke Avenue, BN42 4DF?

The current EPC rating for 1 Water Dyke Avenue, BN42 4DF is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in April 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Water Dyke Avenue, BN42 4DF?

1 Water Dyke Avenue, BN42 4DF has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft). That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BN42 4DF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Water Dyke Avenue, BN42 4DF heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Water Dyke Avenue, BN42 4DF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Water Dyke Avenue, BN42 4DF?

1 Water Dyke Avenue, BN42 4DF 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.

Where is 1 Water Dyke Avenue, BN42 4DF located?

1 Water Dyke Avenue, BN42 4DF sits in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton. It falls within the BN42 postcode district in West Sussex.

Is 1 Water Dyke Avenue, BN42 4DF in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Water Dyke Avenue, BN42 4DF 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.

Which schools serve 1 Water Dyke Avenue, BN42 4DF?

The closest primary school to 1 Water Dyke Avenue, BN42 4DF is Glebe Primary School (345m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Shoreham Academy (635m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Water Dyke Avenue, BN42 4DF?

The closest bus stop to 1 Water Dyke Avenue, BN42 4DF is Southwick Green, 83m away. The nearest rail option is Southwick Rail Station, 204m away.

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1 Water Dyke Avenue, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4DF

4 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Water Dyke Avenue

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

1 Water Dyke Avenue is an end-of-terrace house in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton (BN42 4DF). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2022) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Across 1995–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£555/sq ft) was about 222.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £430,000 in October 2022. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2022

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2022from Mar 2014

EPC improved fromE48toD66

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

38%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Water Dyke Avenue, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Water Dyke Avenue 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.

1 Water Dyke Avenue has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£454,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.6% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£430,000

Growth on file: 7.6% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

20 October 2022Most recent
£430,000
+111.8%over 16 years
23 May 2006
£203,000
+70.6%over 4 years
30 August 2001
£119,000
+98.5%over 5 years
26 October 1995
£59,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN42 4DF: £310,000 (2023–2017).

Nearby sales in BN42 4DF

On the street

Versus other Water Dyke Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 1 Water Dyke Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,972

Street avg £3,627

Strongly above

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Southwick Green — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Glebe Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN42 4DF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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