What type of property is 32 Rock Close, BN42 4DT?

32 Rock Close, BN42 4DT is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 32 Rock Close, BN42 4DT last change hands?

32 Rock Close, BN42 4DT last sold for £230,000 in February 2022, around 4 years ago. Before that, it sold for £84,000 in June 2007, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 32 Rock Close, BN42 4DT appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2007 and February 2022, 32 Rock Close, BN42 4DT rose from £84,000 to £230,000, a change of £146,000. That works out to roughly +7.1% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 32 Rock Close, BN42 4DT?

The current EPC rating for 32 Rock Close, BN42 4DT is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in May 2021. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 32 Rock Close, BN42 4DT?

32 Rock Close, BN42 4DT has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 32 Rock Close, BN42 4DT heated?

The latest EPC at 32 Rock Close, BN42 4DT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 32 Rock Close, BN42 4DT?

32 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.

Where is 32 Rock Close, BN42 4DT located?

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

How safe is the area around 32 Rock Close, BN42 4DT?

Police records around 32 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.

Which schools serve 32 Rock Close, BN42 4DT?

The closest primary school to 32 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 32 Rock Close, BN42 4DT?

The closest rail stop to 32 Rock Close, BN42 4DT is Southwick Rail Station, 82m away. The nearest bus option is Shoreham Port, 113m away.

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32 Rock Close, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4DT

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 32 Rock Close

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

32 Rock Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton (BN42 4DT). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. At 67 m² this is the 20th 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, with this unit at the top. Other recorded features include a balcony. The latest certificate (May 2021) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band.

Across 2007–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£319/sq ft) was about 88% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold February 2022 for £230,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Communal gardenYes
BalconyYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 32 Rock Close, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4DT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

32 Rock Close 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.

Latest sale on 32 Rock Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£245,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£230,000

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

25 February 2022Most recent
£230,000
+173.8%over 14 years
24 June 2007
£84,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN42 4DT: £164,950 (2024–2011).

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.

EPC Rating for 32 Rock Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,433

Street avg £2,966

Above

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 62 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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

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

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70 dB

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