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35 Downsway, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4WA

Extendable1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
109 m²
1173 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 59
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 35 Downsway

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

35 Downsway is a four-bedroom detached house in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton (BN42 4WA). It has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (around 1173 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2016) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). The latest certificate is from May 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 109 m² the property is well over the postcode median (77 m² across 20 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2024. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £508,000 is 12.9% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£384/sq ft) was about 25.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold August 2024 for £450,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2

Outside

  • Private gardenWest-facing
  • GarageYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 28 May 2026

Current Certificate
May 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D59
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 28 May 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 35 Downsway, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4WA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

35 Downsway has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 35 Downsway, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4WA

1decisions1extensions7documents2nearby
  1. Nov 2024
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Erection of single storey rear extension.

    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    AWDM/1266/24
    Full record in report

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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 2 notable nearby
  • The 7 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

35 Downsway valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£508,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£450,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 7 August 2024Most recent

    £450,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN42 4WA: £435,000 (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.

CO₂ Emissions for 35 Downsway lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,128

Street avg £4,142

On par

Floor Area

109 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

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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
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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.
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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
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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