What type of property is 6 Hope Cottages, BN42 4TZ?

6 Hope Cottages, BN42 4TZ is an end-of-terrace house.

What energy rating does 6 Hope Cottages, BN42 4TZ have?

The current EPC rating for 6 Hope Cottages, BN42 4TZ is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 6 Hope Cottages, BN42 4TZ?

6 Hope Cottages, BN42 4TZ has a recorded floor area of 36 m² (388 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 6 Hope Cottages, BN42 4TZ heated?

The latest EPC at 6 Hope Cottages, BN42 4TZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 6 Hope Cottages, BN42 4TZ have?

6 Hope Cottages, BN42 4TZ has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in April 2020. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 6 Hope Cottages, BN42 4TZ?

6 Hope Cottages, BN42 4TZ is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 6 Hope Cottages, BN42 4TZ located?

6 Hope Cottages, BN42 4TZ sits in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton. It falls within the BN42 postcode district in West Sussex.

What is crime like near 6 Hope Cottages, BN42 4TZ?

Police records around 6 Hope Cottages, BN42 4TZ 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 6 Hope Cottages, BN42 4TZ?

The closest primary school to 6 Hope Cottages, BN42 4TZ is Glebe Primary School (459m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Shoreham Academy (609m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 6 Hope Cottages, BN42 4TZ?

The closest bus stop to 6 Hope Cottages, BN42 4TZ is The Crescent, 259m away. The nearest rail option is Southwick Rail Station, 484m away.

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6 Hope Cottages, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4TZ

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

36 m²

388 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 6 Hope Cottages

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

6 Hope Cottages is an end-of-terrace house in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton (BN42 4TZ). It has a recorded floor area of 36 m² (around 388 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 36 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 14 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 34–49 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75).

One historical planning record sits against the property in 2020.

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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.

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Hope Cottages, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4TZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 6 Hope Cottages, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4TZ

1decisions11documents2nearby

Apr 2020
RenovationFull
Outcome in report
Replacement platform, step and galvanised handrails to north elevation, with a larger ramp and platform with galvanised handrails.
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
AWDM/0075/20
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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.

6 Hope Cottages has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£175,000

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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.

On the street

Versus other Hope Cottages homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

6 Hope Cottages is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

67 (D)

Street avg 67 (D)

On par

Floor Area

36 m²

Street avg 39 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

The Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Glebe Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN42 4TZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN42 4TZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.7dB

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