What type of property is 9 Downland Close, BN42 4RH?

9 Downland Close, BN42 4RH is a 5-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

What was the last sold price for 9 Downland Close, BN42 4RH?

9 Downland Close, BN42 4RH last sold for £322,500 in June 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £153,000 in January 2002, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 9 Downland Close, BN42 4RH changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 2002 and June 2012, 9 Downland Close, BN42 4RH rose from £153,000 to £322,500, a change of £169,500. That works out to roughly +7.4% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 9 Downland Close, BN42 4RH?

The current EPC rating for 9 Downland Close, BN42 4RH is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in July 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Downland Close, BN42 4RH?

9 Downland Close, BN42 4RH has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (1,302 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BN42 4RH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Downland Close, BN42 4RH heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Downland Close, BN42 4RH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 9 Downland Close, BN42 4RH have?

9 Downland Close, BN42 4RH has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in April 2004. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 9 Downland Close, BN42 4RH?

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

Where is 9 Downland Close, BN42 4RH located?

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

How safe is the area around 9 Downland Close, BN42 4RH?

Police records around 9 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.

Which schools serve 9 Downland Close, BN42 4RH?

The closest primary school to 9 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.

What transport links are near 9 Downland Close, BN42 4RH?

The closest bus stop to 9 Downland Close, BN42 4RH is Kingston Lane, 142m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Downland Close, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4RH

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

121 m²

1302 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 9 Downland Close

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

9 Downland Close is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton (BN42 4RH). It has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (around 1302 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in January 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Across 2002–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £523,000 sits 62.2% above the 2012 sale of £322,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£248/sq ft) was about 19.5% below the postcode norm. One planning record on file: a loft conversion approved in 2004. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 86% of similar EPCs). 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. On the market in June 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2022

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from Jan 2012

EPC improved fromD61toC71

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Downland Close, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4RH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 9 Downland Close, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4RH

1decisions1extensions2nearby

Apr 2004
Loft ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Rooms In Roof (With Part-Hipped Side Gable & Rear Dormer)
Reference
SW/20/04/TP/21065
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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.

9 Downland Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2002.

Current estimate

£523,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.4% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£322,500

Growth on file: 7.4% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

24 June 2012Most recent
£322,500
+110.8%over 10 years
25 January 2002
£153,000

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

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.

9 Downland Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,665

Street avg £4,103

Strongly below

Floor Area

121 m²

Street avg 118 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Above

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Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£560k

1 Hadrian Avenue, Southwick

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1 Church Lane, Southwick

BN42 4GD

5 bed

£541k

1 Downland Close, Southwick

BN42 4RH

4 bed2 bath

£529k

1 Hill Farm Way, Southwick

BN42 4YJ

3 bed1 bath

£534k

1 Hill Farm Cottages, Upper Kingston Lane, Southwick

BN42 4YN

3 bed

£428k

1 Farm Way, Southwick

BN42 4NU

3 bed2 bath

£415k

1 Green Close, Southwick

BN42 4GR

3 bed

£667k

1 Albert Road, Southwick

BN42 4GE

3 bed2 bath

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

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