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15 Downsway, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4WA

Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
76 m²
818 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band D
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Overview

About 15 Downsway

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

15 Downsway is a detached house in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton (BN42 4WA). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate
May 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Occupancy
—

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 May 2036

9 years remaining
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Mid 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Downsway, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4WA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Downsway has no planning applications on record.

2

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

15 Downsway has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£422,000

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 4WA: £440,000 (2026–2024).

On the street

Versus other Downsway homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 15 Downsway lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

62 (D)

Street avg 66 (D)

On par

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 15 Downsway

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

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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.
£415k

1 Farm Way, Southwick

BN42 4NU

3 bed2 bath
£415k

1 Green Close, Southwick

BN42 4GR

3 bed
£412k

1 Church House Close, Southwick

BN42 4WQ

£443k

1 Cats Mews, Riverside, Southwick

BN42 4AW

£451k

1 Fairdene, Southwick

BN42 4QN

£390k

1 Cardigan Villas, Southwick

BN42 4GG

2 bed1 bath
£477k

1 Hill Farm Way, Southwick

BN42 4YJ

3 bed1 bath
£498k

1 Greenways, Southwick

BN42 4QJ

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

45/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bottom of Downsway — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Eastbrook Primary Academy. 19 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 4WA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN42 4WA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN42 4WA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 15 Downsway, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4WA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.