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. That makes it about 25% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BN42 4RF. 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 45 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (14% versus the prior period). 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

Estimated value

£413,000

Since the 2019 sale (£320,000)+29%
Against BN42 4RF's recent median (£200,000)+107%

Newest record on this page: March 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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About this valuation

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Our estimate

£413,000

Against its 2019 sale (£320,000)+29%
Against BN42 4RF's recent median (£200,000)+107%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 21 Downland Avenue is modelled from its 76 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in BN42 4RF. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

Floor area
76 m² from the EPC lodged in August 2018
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2019
Recent sales in BN42 4RF
5 sales, median £200,000 (2011–2002)

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Planning	1 application	Full history, plus nearby schemes
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Sales timeline

2 May 2019Most recent
£320,000

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

Nearby sales in BN42 4RF

Risks

What this page doesn't show

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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 £413,000 is 29.1% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£391/sq ft) was about 273.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 76 m² it's 18.8% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (94 m² median across 4 EPCs). Last sale on file: £320,000 in May 2019.

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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.

Current Certificate

Aug 2018

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 August 2028

1 year remaining

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

1 live now

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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On the street

Versus other Downland Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 21 Downland Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

58 (D)

Street avg 60 (D)

Below

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 93 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

45/mo

Falling 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.

Nearest schools

Holmbush Primary AcademyPrimary389m
Shoreham AcademySecondary615m
Glebe Primary SchoolPrimary775m
Eastbrook Primary AcademyPrimary1.1km

Nearest stops

Kingston BroadwayBus stop90m
Kingston LaneBus stop90m
Holmbush Way West EndBus stop185m
Cross RoadBus stop214m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences226 reports36%
Anti-social Behaviour105 reports17%
Public Order58 reports9%
Criminal Damage & Arson57 reports9%

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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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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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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Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for 21 Downland Avenue is modelled from its 76 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in BN42 4RF. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 21 Downland Avenue. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 21 Downland Avenue was lodged in August 2018 at band D and is valid until August 2028. Floor area, heating and insulation details on this page come from it.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 21 Downland Avenue. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 16 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from BN42 4RF, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band: 21 Downland Avenue is in council tax band C. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.

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