What was the last sold price for 15 Downland Close, BN42 4RH?

15 Downland Close, BN42 4RH last sold for £206,000 in November 2008, around 18 years ago. Before that, it sold for £55,250 in July 1996, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 15 Downland Close, BN42 4RH appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 1996 and November 2008, 15 Downland Close, BN42 4RH rose from £55,250 to £206,000, a change of £150,750. That works out to roughly +11.2% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

Are there any planning records for 15 Downland Close, BN42 4RH?

15 Downland Close, BN42 4RH has 2 approved extension applications on file including two-storey side and rear extension. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Downland Close, BN42 4RH?

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

Which area is 15 Downland Close, BN42 4RH in?

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

Is 15 Downland Close, BN42 4RH in a safe area?

Police records around 15 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 15 Downland Close, BN42 4RH?

The closest primary school to 15 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 15 Downland Close, BN42 4RH?

The closest bus stop to 15 Downland Close, BN42 4RH is Kingston Lane, 142m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Downland Close, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4RH

5 planning records

Bedrooms

Council tax

Band C

Overview

About 15 Downland Close

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

15 Downland Close is a three-bedroom property in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton (BN42 4RH). It has council tax band C. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Held since November 2008 — that's 18 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. 5 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1996–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.2% per year.

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What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Summer houseYes

Building

Central heatingYes
Previously extendedYes

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Downland Close, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4RH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Multiple extension applications run across more than a decade of planning history at 15 Downland Close.

5 applications on record at 15 Downland Close, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4RH

5decisions3extensions30documents2nearby

Flagged:Retrospective

May 2004
PorchFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Side and rear of property
Two-Storey Rear/Side Extension With Side Porch
Extension
Reference
SW/30/04/TP/21187
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RenovationFeb 2017Decision
OutlineSept 2016Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1996.

Last sold (2008)

£206,000

Growth on file: 11.2% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

21 November 2008Most recent
£206,000
+272.9%over 12 years
3 July 1996
£55,250

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN42 4RH: £381,000 (2022–2015).

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Area

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Crime

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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

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52.7dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for BN42 4RH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

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