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3 Downland Close, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4RH

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
226 m²
2433 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 3 Downland Close

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

3 Downland Close is a semi-detached house in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton (BN42 4RH). It has a recorded floor area of 226 m² (around 2433 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2016) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2016. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). The latest certificate is from June 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 226 m² the property is well over the postcode median (109 m² across 7 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2002. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

3 Downland Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 12 Jun 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
8.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2016from May 2016
Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof
Very PoorVery Good

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

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

3 Downland Close has an approved single-storey side and rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 3 Downland Close, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4RH

1decisions1extensions2nearby
  1. Sept 2002
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Side and rear of property

    Single-Storey Side/Rear Extension (For Disabled Person)

    Reference
    SW/41/02/TP/19941
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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.

3 Downland Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£758,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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

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.

On floor area, 3 Downland Close stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 62 (D)

On par

Floor Area

226 m²

Street avg 103 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

8.0 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Downland Close

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

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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1 Downland Close, Southwick

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1 Hill Farm Way, Southwick

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3 bed1 bath
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

0.1 km

Kingston Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Holmbush Primary Academy. 16 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 4RH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN42 4RH

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
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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