What type of property is 31 Highdown, BN42 4QT?

31 Highdown, BN42 4QT is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 31 Highdown, BN42 4QT last change hands?

31 Highdown, BN42 4QT last sold for £315,000 in November 2018, around 8 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 31 Highdown, BN42 4QT have?

The current EPC rating for 31 Highdown, BN42 4QT is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in June 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 31 Highdown, BN42 4QT?

31 Highdown, BN42 4QT has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (1,033 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 76% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BN42 4QT. Source: EPC Register.

How is 31 Highdown, BN42 4QT heated?

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

What council tax band is 31 Highdown, BN42 4QT?

31 Highdown, BN42 4QT is in council tax band C.

Where is 31 Highdown, BN42 4QT located?

31 Highdown, BN42 4QT sits in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton. It falls within the BN42 postcode district in West Sussex.

Is 31 Highdown, BN42 4QT in a safe area?

Police records around 31 Highdown, BN42 4QT 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 31 Highdown, BN42 4QT?

The closest primary school to 31 Highdown, BN42 4QT is Peter Gladwin Primary School (781m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Portslade Aldridge Community Academy (856m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 31 Highdown, BN42 4QT?

The closest bus stop to 31 Highdown, BN42 4QT is Highdown, 177m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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31 Highdown, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4QT

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Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

96 m²

1033 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 31 Highdown

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

31 Highdown is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton (BN42 4QT). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2018) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include notable views.

At 96 m² the property is well over the postcode median (53 m² across 45 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £440,000 is 39.7% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£305/sq ft) was about 37% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2018 for £315,000.

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
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
Notable viewsYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Highdown, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4QT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Highdown 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.

31 Highdown valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£440,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£315,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

2 November 2018Most recent
£315,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN42 4QT: £228,000 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in BN42 4QT

On the street

Versus other Highdown homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 31 Highdown lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,281

Street avg £2,751

On par

Floor Area

96 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Strongly below

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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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1 Hill Farm Way, Southwick

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1 Hill Farm Cottages, Upper Kingston Lane, Southwick

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3 bed

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1 Albert Road, Southwick

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3 bed2 bath

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1 Cardigan Villas, Southwick

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1 Downland Close, Southwick

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1 Amelia Close, Southwick

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2 bed2 bath

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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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Highdown — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Peter Gladwin Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN42 4QT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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FAQ

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