What kind of home is 11 Downland Close, BN42 4RH?

11 Downland Close, BN42 4RH is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 11 Downland Close, BN42 4RH sell for?

11 Downland Close, BN42 4RH last sold for £325,000 in February 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £249,950 in March 2013, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 11 Downland Close, BN42 4RH appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2013 and February 2015, 11 Downland Close, BN42 4RH rose from £249,950 to £325,000, a change of £75,050. That works out to roughly +14.5% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 11 Downland Close, BN42 4RH have?

The current EPC rating for 11 Downland Close, BN42 4RH is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in September 2014. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 11 Downland Close, BN42 4RH?

11 Downland Close, BN42 4RH has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 42% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BN42 4RH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 11 Downland Close, BN42 4RH use?

The latest EPC at 11 Downland Close, BN42 4RH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 11 Downland Close, BN42 4RH?

11 Downland Close, BN42 4RH has 2 approved extension applications on file including single-storey rear extension and single-storey rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 11 Downland Close, BN42 4RH?

11 Downland Close, BN42 4RH is in council tax band C.

Which area is 11 Downland Close, BN42 4RH in?

11 Downland Close, BN42 4RH sits in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton. It falls within the BN42 postcode district in West Sussex.

Is 11 Downland Close, BN42 4RH in a safe area?

Police records around 11 Downland Close, BN42 4RH 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 11 Downland Close, BN42 4RH?

The closest primary school to 11 Downland Close, BN42 4RH is Holmbush Primary Academy (404m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Shoreham Academy (672m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 11 Downland Close, BN42 4RH?

The closest bus stop to 11 Downland Close, BN42 4RH is Kingston Lane, 142m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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11 Downland Close, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4RH

3 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 11 Downland Close

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

11 Downland Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton (BN42 4RH). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2014) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in November 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from September 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 68 m² it sits well below the postcode median (117 m² across 7 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2013–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £416,000 is 28% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£444/sq ft) was about 78.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 11 years since the last transfer (February 2015).

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Central heatingYes
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 Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 09 Sept 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2014

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2014from Nov 2012

EPC improved fromE43toD59

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%73%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 11 Downland Close, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4RH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

11 Downland Close has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

3 applications on record at 11 Downland Close, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4RH

3decisions3extensions21documents2nearby

May 2015
ExtensionOutline
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Householder application for permitted development for prior approval for single storey extension to rear of property measuring 4.040m from rear wall of the original house, maximum height 3.375m and height of eaves of the extension 2.775m
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
AWDM/0482/15
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More recent applications — locked
Loft ConversionMar 2018Decision
ExtensionSept 2015Decision

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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.

11 Downland Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£416,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 14.5% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£325,000

Growth on file: 14.5% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

18 February 2015Most recent
£325,000
+30.0%over 1 year
13 March 2013
£249,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN42 4RH: £381,000 (2022–2012).

Nearby sales in BN42 4RH

On the street

Versus other Downland Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 11 Downland Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,779

Street avg £3,750

Above

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 125 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

Strongly above

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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 Lane — 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 4RH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN42 4RH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

Low

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