What energy rating does 28 Victoria Road, BN42 4DH have?

The current EPC rating for 28 Victoria Road, BN42 4DH is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in August 2025. It has improved from a F recorded in December 2008 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 28 Victoria Road, BN42 4DH?

28 Victoria Road, BN42 4DH has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft). That makes it about 39% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BN42 4DH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 28 Victoria Road, BN42 4DH use?

The latest EPC at 28 Victoria Road, BN42 4DH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 28 Victoria Road, BN42 4DH?

28 Victoria Road, BN42 4DH is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 28 Victoria Road, BN42 4DH in?

28 Victoria Road, BN42 4DH sits in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton. It falls within the BN42 postcode district in West Sussex.

What is crime like near 28 Victoria Road, BN42 4DH?

Police records around 28 Victoria Road, BN42 4DH 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 28 Victoria Road, BN42 4DH?

The closest primary school to 28 Victoria Road, BN42 4DH is Glebe Primary School (294m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Shoreham Academy (575m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 28 Victoria Road, BN42 4DH?

The closest bus stop to 28 Victoria Road, BN42 4DH is Shoreham Terminal, 143m away. The nearest rail option is Southwick Rail Station, 303m away.

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28 Victoria Road, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4DH

Property type

Detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 28 Victoria Road

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

28 Victoria Road is a detached house in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton (BN42 4DH). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. At 69 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (69–157 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 14 units on file. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in December 2008 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

At 69 m² it sits well below the postcode median (114 m² across 13 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 77% of similar EPCs).

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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 3)

Aug 2025

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2018from Dec 2008

EPC improved fromF31toE50

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2025from Aug 2018

EPC improved fromE50toC74

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls

AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 28 Victoria Road, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4DH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

28 Victoria Road 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.

28 Victoria Road has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£237,000

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 4DH: £590,000 (2022–2016).

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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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2 bed2 bath

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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

Shoreham Terminal — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Glebe Primary School. 16 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 4DH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN42 4DH

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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