What kind of home is 10 Fairdene, BN42 4QN?

10 Fairdene, BN42 4QN is a 3-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot and which has been extended.

What was the last sold price for 10 Fairdene, BN42 4QN?

10 Fairdene, BN42 4QN last sold for £353,000 in August 2015, around 11 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £120,000 in October 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 10 Fairdene, BN42 4QN changed over time?

Across 3 sales between October 1999 and August 2015, 10 Fairdene, BN42 4QN rose from £120,000 to £353,000, a change of £233,000. That works out to roughly +7.1% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 10 Fairdene, BN42 4QN?

The current EPC rating for 10 Fairdene, BN42 4QN is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2014 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 10 Fairdene, BN42 4QN?

10 Fairdene, BN42 4QN has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (1,001 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BN42 4QN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 10 Fairdene, BN42 4QN use?

The latest EPC at 10 Fairdene, BN42 4QN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 10 Fairdene, BN42 4QN?

10 Fairdene, BN42 4QN is in council tax band D.

Which area is 10 Fairdene, BN42 4QN in?

10 Fairdene, BN42 4QN sits in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton. It falls within the BN42 postcode district in West Sussex.

Is 10 Fairdene, BN42 4QN in a safe area?

Police records around 10 Fairdene, BN42 4QN 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 10 Fairdene, BN42 4QN?

The closest primary school to 10 Fairdene, BN42 4QN is Eastbrook Primary Academy (576m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Portslade Aldridge Community Academy (1.1km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 10 Fairdene, BN42 4QN?

The closest bus stop to 10 Fairdene, BN42 4QN is Bottom of Downsway, 171m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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10 Fairdene, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4QN

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

93 m²

1001 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 10 Fairdene

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

10 Fairdene is a three-bedroom detached house in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton (BN42 4QN). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in September 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a corner plot.

Across 1999–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £568,000 sits 60.9% above the 2015 sale of £353,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 88% of similar EPCs). 11 years since the last transfer (August 2015).

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
StudyYes
ConservatoryYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble
Corner plotYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from Sept 2014

EPC improved fromE53toC75

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 10 Fairdene, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4QN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

10 Fairdene 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.

Current estimate

£568,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£353,000

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

27 August 2015Most recent
£353,000
+56.9%over 6 years
27 October 2008
£225,000
+87.5%over 9 years
26 October 1999
£120,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN42 4QN: £390,000 (2021–2017).

Nearby sales in BN42 4QN

On the street

Versus other Fairdene homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 10 Fairdene runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,796

Street avg £3,534

On par

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly 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.

£534k

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3 bed

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1 Hill Farm Way, Southwick

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Albert Road, Southwick

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£428k

1 Farm Way, Southwick

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3 bed2 bath

£415k

1 Green Close, Southwick

BN42 4GR

3 bed

£541k

1 Downland Close, Southwick

BN42 4RH

4 bed2 bath

£403k

1 Cardigan Villas, Southwick

BN42 4GG

2 bed1 bath

£560k

1 Hadrian Avenue, Southwick

BN42 4LJ

5 bed

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Bottom of Downsway — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Eastbrook Primary Academy. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN42 4QN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN42 4QN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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