What type of property is 8 Locks Court, BN42 4DW?

8 Locks Court, BN42 4DW is a detached house.

What energy rating does 8 Locks Court, BN42 4DW have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Locks Court, BN42 4DW is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in May 2016. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2009 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Locks Court, BN42 4DW?

8 Locks Court, BN42 4DW has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft). That makes it about 21% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BN42 4DW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Locks Court, BN42 4DW heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Locks Court, BN42 4DW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Locks Court, BN42 4DW?

8 Locks Court, BN42 4DW 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 8 Locks Court, BN42 4DW located?

8 Locks Court, BN42 4DW sits in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton. It falls within the BN42 postcode district in West Sussex.

What is crime like near 8 Locks Court, BN42 4DW?

Police records around 8 Locks Court, BN42 4DW 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 8 Locks Court, BN42 4DW?

The closest primary school to 8 Locks Court, BN42 4DW is Glebe Primary School (474m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Shoreham Academy (764m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Locks Court, BN42 4DW?

The closest bus stop to 8 Locks Court, BN42 4DW is Shoreham Port, 121m away. The nearest rail option is Southwick Rail Station, 153m away.

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8 Locks Court, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4DW

Property type

Detached

Floor Ground

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 8 Locks Court

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

8 Locks Court is a detached house in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton (BN42 4DW). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2016) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The latest certificate is from May 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. At 57 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 16 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 52–98 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to B across 16 units on file.

At 57 m² it's 20.8% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (72 m² median across 15 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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 21 May 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2016

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2016from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromE45toC71

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

40%75%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Locks Court, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4DW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Locks Court 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.

8 Locks Court has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£228,000

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 4 sales in BN42 4DW: £126,750 (2024–2002).

Nearby sales in BN42 4DW

On the street

Versus other Locks Court homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 8 Locks Court runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 68 (D)

Above

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

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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.

£230k

1 Grange Court, Southwick

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£195k

1 Channel View, Whiterock Place, Southwick

BN42 4AZ

£267k

1 Esmere House, The Green, Southwick

BN42 4DE

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1 Colebrook Road, Southwick

BN42 4AL

1 bed

£289k

1 Green Court, The Green, Southwick

BN42 4GS

2 bed

£301k

1 Amelia Close, Southwick

BN42 4AJ

2 bed2 bath

£314k

1 Green Mews, The Green, Southwick

BN42 4DZ

£361k

1 Highdown, Southwick

BN42 4QT

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.

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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

Shoreham Port — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 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 4DW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN42 4DW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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