What kind of home is 31 Rock Close, BN42 4DT?

31 Rock Close, BN42 4DT is a 2-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 31 Rock Close, BN42 4DT?

31 Rock Close, BN42 4DT last sold for £215,000 in December 2024, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £37,000 in January 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 31 Rock Close, BN42 4DT changed over time?

Across 4 sales between January 1997 and December 2024, 31 Rock Close, BN42 4DT rose from £37,000 to £215,000, a change of £178,000. That works out to roughly +6.5% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 31 Rock Close, BN42 4DT?

The current EPC rating for 31 Rock Close, BN42 4DT is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in February 2025. It has dropped from a C recorded in September 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 31 Rock Close, BN42 4DT?

31 Rock Close, BN42 4DT has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BN42 4DT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 31 Rock Close, BN42 4DT use?

The latest EPC at 31 Rock Close, BN42 4DT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 31 Rock Close, BN42 4DT?

31 Rock Close, BN42 4DT 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 31 Rock Close, BN42 4DT in?

31 Rock Close, BN42 4DT sits in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton. It falls within the BN42 postcode district in West Sussex.

What is crime like near 31 Rock Close, BN42 4DT?

Police records around 31 Rock Close, BN42 4DT 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 31 Rock Close, BN42 4DT?

The closest primary school to 31 Rock Close, BN42 4DT is Glebe Primary School (620m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Shoreham Academy (906m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 31 Rock Close, BN42 4DT?

The closest rail stop to 31 Rock Close, BN42 4DT is Southwick Rail Station, 82m away. The nearest bus option is Shoreham Port, 113m away.

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31 Rock Close, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4DT

Notable views4 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Floor 00

Bedrooms

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 31 Rock Close

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

31 Rock Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton (BN42 4DT). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (September 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). At 61 m² this is the 19th smallest of 38 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 39–77 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 38 units on file. Other recorded features include notable views.

It changed hands recently, sold December 2024 for £215,000. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 70% of similar EPCs). Across 1997–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£327/sq ft) was about 58.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms2

Outside

Communal gardenYes
Notable viewsYes

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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)

Feb 2025

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2014from Sept 2010

EPC improved fromC76toD67

Heating Controls

FullThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

45%88%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2025from Jan 2014

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Very PoorGood

Window efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Rock Close, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4DT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Rock Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Price for 31 Rock Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£203,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£215,000

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

19 December 2024Most recent
£215,000
+88.6%over 19 years
22 September 2005
£114,000
+68.9%over 5 years
17 August 2000
£67,500
+82.4%over 3 years
17 January 1997
£37,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN42 4DT: £164,950 (2022–2011).

Nearby sales in BN42 4DT

On the street

Versus other Rock Close homes

Four headline reads against 37 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

31 Rock Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,525

Street avg £2,948

Strongly above

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 62 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Below

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Southwick Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.6 km

Glebe Primary School. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN42 4DT 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 4DT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

Low

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65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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