What type of property is 21 Downland Avenue, BN42 4RF?

21 Downland Avenue, BN42 4RF is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 21 Downland Avenue, BN42 4RF last change hands?

21 Downland Avenue, BN42 4RF last sold for £320,000 in May 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 21 Downland Avenue, BN42 4RF have?

The current EPC rating for 21 Downland Avenue, BN42 4RF is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in August 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 21 Downland Avenue, BN42 4RF?

21 Downland Avenue, BN42 4RF has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 21 Downland Avenue, BN42 4RF heated?

The latest EPC at 21 Downland Avenue, BN42 4RF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 21 Downland Avenue, BN42 4RF had any planning applications?

21 Downland Avenue, BN42 4RF has an active planning application for loft conversion (ref. AWDM/0418/26), filed in April 2026 by Mel Humphrey RICS C.Build E MCABE, currently awaiting a decision. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 21 Downland Avenue, BN42 4RF?

21 Downland Avenue, BN42 4RF is in council tax band C.

Where is 21 Downland Avenue, BN42 4RF located?

21 Downland Avenue, BN42 4RF sits in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton. It falls within the BN42 postcode district in West Sussex.

What is crime like near 21 Downland Avenue, BN42 4RF?

Police records around 21 Downland Avenue, BN42 4RF 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 21 Downland Avenue, BN42 4RF?

The closest primary school to 21 Downland Avenue, BN42 4RF is Holmbush Primary Academy (389m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Shoreham Academy (615m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 21 Downland Avenue, BN42 4RF?

The closest bus stop to 21 Downland Avenue, BN42 4RF is Kingston Broadway, 90m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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21 Downland Avenue, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4RF

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 21 Downland Avenue

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

21 Downland Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton (BN42 4RF). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2018) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

One planning application is currently pending a decision in 2026. Today's modelled estimate of £435,000 is 35.9% above the 2019 sale price. Last sale on file: £320,000 in May 2019.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes

Building

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.

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

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Downland Avenue, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4RF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

An application for a loft conversion is currently awaiting a decision.

1 application on record at 21 Downland Avenue, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4RF

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0decisions1extensions4documents2nearby

Mar 2026
Loft ConversionOutline
Outcome in report
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
AWDM/0418/26
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 21 Downland Avenue was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£435,000

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Last sold (2019)

£320,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

2 May 2019Most recent
£320,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN42 4RF: £200,000 (2011–2002).

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Area

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Kingston Broadway — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Holmbush Primary Academy. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN42 4RF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.1dB

Low

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