What kind of home is 3 Highdown Close, BN42 4QW?

3 Highdown Close, BN42 4QW is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 3 Highdown Close, BN42 4QW sell for?

3 Highdown Close, BN42 4QW last sold for £300,000 in May 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £217,000 in July 2007, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Highdown Close, BN42 4QW appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2007 and May 2017, 3 Highdown Close, BN42 4QW rose from £217,000 to £300,000, a change of £83,000. That works out to roughly +3.3% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Highdown Close, BN42 4QW?

The current EPC rating for 3 Highdown Close, BN42 4QW is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in February 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Highdown Close, BN42 4QW?

3 Highdown Close, BN42 4QW has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 28% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BN42 4QW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Highdown Close, BN42 4QW use?

The latest EPC at 3 Highdown Close, BN42 4QW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Highdown Close, BN42 4QW?

3 Highdown Close, BN42 4QW is in council tax band C.

Which area is 3 Highdown Close, BN42 4QW in?

3 Highdown Close, BN42 4QW sits in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton. It falls within the BN42 postcode district in West Sussex.

What is crime like near 3 Highdown Close, BN42 4QW?

Police records around 3 Highdown Close, BN42 4QW 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 3 Highdown Close, BN42 4QW?

The closest primary school to 3 Highdown Close, BN42 4QW is Peter Gladwin Primary School (633m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Portslade Aldridge Community Academy (814m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 3 Highdown Close, BN42 4QW?

The closest bus stop to 3 Highdown Close, BN42 4QW is Brasslands Drive, 257m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

3 Highdown Close, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4QW

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Highdown Close

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

3 Highdown Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton (BN42 4QW). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2017) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since March 2010. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

Across 2007–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £379,000 is 26.3% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£393/sq ft) was about 54.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 9 years since the last transfer (May 2017). At 71 m² it's 28.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (99 m² median across 8 EPCs).

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

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Highdown Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Feb 2017

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2014from Mar 2010

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

12%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2017from Aug 2014

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%30%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC D

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

From £595 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Highdown Close, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4QW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Highdown 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.

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

Current estimate

£379,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 10 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2017)

£300,000

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

24 May 2017Most recent
£300,000
+38.2%over 9 years
17 July 2007
£217,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN42 4QW: £380,000 (2024–2015).

Nearby sales in BN42 4QW

On the street

Versus other Highdown Close homes

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

On price per m², 3 Highdown Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,225

Street avg £3,288

Strongly above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly above

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Highdown Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£403k

1 Cardigan Villas, Southwick

BN42 4GG

2 bed1 bath

£301k

1 Amelia Close, Southwick

BN42 4AJ

2 bed2 bath

£289k

1 Green Court, The Green, Southwick

BN42 4GS

2 bed

£415k

1 Green Close, Southwick

BN42 4GR

3 bed

£428k

1 Farm Way, Southwick

BN42 4NU

3 bed2 bath

£283k

1 Colebrook Road, Southwick

BN42 4AL

1 bed

£529k

1 Hill Farm Way, Southwick

BN42 4YJ

3 bed1 bath

£534k

1 Hill Farm Cottages, Upper Kingston Lane, Southwick

BN42 4YN

3 bed

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

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Brasslands Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Peter Gladwin Primary School. 19 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN42 4QW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 3 Highdown Close, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4QW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.