What type of property is 3 Water Dyke Avenue, BN42 4DF?

3 Water Dyke Avenue, BN42 4DF is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 3 Water Dyke Avenue, BN42 4DF?

3 Water Dyke Avenue, BN42 4DF last sold for £350,000 in April 2026. Before that, it sold for £218,000 in October 2007, so prices have been rising over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3 Water Dyke Avenue, BN42 4DF?

Across 2 sales between October 2007 and April 2026, 3 Water Dyke Avenue, BN42 4DF rose from £218,000 to £350,000, a change of £132,000. That works out to roughly +2.6% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Water Dyke Avenue, BN42 4DF?

The current EPC rating for 3 Water Dyke Avenue, BN42 4DF is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Water Dyke Avenue, BN42 4DF?

3 Water Dyke Avenue, BN42 4DF has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Water Dyke Avenue, BN42 4DF heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Water Dyke Avenue, BN42 4DF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Water Dyke Avenue, BN42 4DF?

3 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 3 Water Dyke Avenue, BN42 4DF located?

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

How safe is the area around 3 Water Dyke Avenue, BN42 4DF?

Police records around 3 Water Dyke Avenue, BN42 4DF show an average of 45 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (14% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 3 Water Dyke Avenue, BN42 4DF?

The closest primary school to 3 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 3 Water Dyke Avenue, BN42 4DF?

The closest bus stop to 3 Water Dyke Avenue, BN42 4DF is Southwick Green, 83m away. The nearest rail option is Southwick Rail Station, 204m away.

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

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 Water Dyke Avenue

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

3 Water Dyke Avenue is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton (BN42 4DF). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It changed hands recently, sold April 2026 for £350,000. Across 2007–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£439/sq ft) was about 155.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 September 2035

8 years remaining

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Water Dyke Avenue, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 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.

3 Water Dyke Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£355,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.6% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£350,000

Growth on file: 2.6% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

30 April 2026Most recent
£350,000
+60.6%over 18 years
11 October 2007
£218,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN42 4DF: £372,500 (2025–2020).

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.

3 Water Dyke Avenue is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,730

Street avg £4,111

Above

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.5 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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1 Green Close, Southwick

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1 Colebrook Road, Southwick

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1 bed

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1 Hill Farm Cottages, Upper Kingston Lane, Southwick

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3 bed

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

45/mo

Falling 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

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