What type of property is 5 Kingsfield Close, BN42 4FU?

5 Kingsfield Close, BN42 4FU is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does 5 Kingsfield Close, BN42 4FU have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Kingsfield Close, BN42 4FU is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in November 2015. It has dropped from a C recorded in October 2008. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Kingsfield Close, BN42 4FU?

5 Kingsfield Close, BN42 4FU has a recorded floor area of 35 m² (377 sq ft). That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BN42 4FU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Kingsfield Close, BN42 4FU heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Kingsfield Close, BN42 4FU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Kingsfield Close, BN42 4FU?

5 Kingsfield Close, BN42 4FU 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.

Where is 5 Kingsfield Close, BN42 4FU located?

5 Kingsfield Close, BN42 4FU sits in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton. It falls within the BN42 postcode district in West Sussex.

How safe is the area around 5 Kingsfield Close, BN42 4FU?

Police records around 5 Kingsfield Close, BN42 4FU 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 5 Kingsfield Close, BN42 4FU?

The closest primary school to 5 Kingsfield Close, BN42 4FU is Glebe Primary School (347m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Shoreham Academy (468m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Kingsfield Close, BN42 4FU?

The closest bus stop to 5 Kingsfield Close, BN42 4FU is Shoreham Academy, 363m away. The nearest rail option is Southwick Rail Station, 523m away.

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5 Kingsfield Close, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4FU

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor Ground

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

35 m²

377 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 5 Kingsfield Close

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

5 Kingsfield Close is a mid-terrace house in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton (BN42 4FU). It has a recorded floor area of 35 m² (around 377 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2015) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (October 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, main heating went from Average to Good. The latest certificate is from November 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. At 35 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 10 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 33–43 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 10 units on file.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 78% 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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 01 Nov 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2015

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2015from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromC71toD63

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Kingsfield Close, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4FU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Kingsfield 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.

5 Kingsfield Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£178,000

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.

On the street

Versus other Kingsfield Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 5 Kingsfield Close runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

63 (D)

Street avg 69 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

35 m²

Street avg 39 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

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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BN42 4DX

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1 Esmere House, The Green, Southwick

BN42 4DE

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1 Colebrook Road, Southwick

BN42 4AL

1 bed

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1 Green Court, The Green, Southwick

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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.

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

0.4 km

Shoreham Academy — 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 4FU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN42 4FU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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