What kind of home is 49a, Downsway, BN42 4WA?

49a, Downsway, BN42 4WA is a detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 49a, Downsway, BN42 4WA?

The current EPC rating for 49a, Downsway, BN42 4WA is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in June 2016. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 49a, Downsway, BN42 4WA?

49a, Downsway, BN42 4WA has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft). That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BN42 4WA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 49a, Downsway, BN42 4WA use?

The latest EPC at 49a, Downsway, BN42 4WA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 49a, Downsway, BN42 4WA in?

49a, Downsway, BN42 4WA sits in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton. It falls within the BN42 postcode district in West Sussex.

Is 49a, Downsway, BN42 4WA in a safe area?

Police records around 49a, Downsway, BN42 4WA 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.

What schools are near 49a, Downsway, BN42 4WA?

The closest primary school to 49a, Downsway, BN42 4WA is Eastbrook Primary Academy (656m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Portslade Aldridge Community Academy (1.1km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 49a, Downsway, BN42 4WA?

The closest bus stop to 49a, Downsway, BN42 4WA is Bottom of Downsway, 133m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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49a, Downsway, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4WA

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 49a

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

49a is a detached house in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton (BN42 4WA). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. The latest certificate (June 2016) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from June 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

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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.

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

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 02 Jun 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Jun 2016

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2015from Jun 2014

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%25%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2016from Jan 2015

EPC improved fromE48toD66

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 49a, Downsway, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4WA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

49a has no planning applications on record.

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.

49a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£483,000

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: £435,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in BN42 4WA

On the street

Versus other Downsway homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 49a runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 66 (D)

On par

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

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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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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

4/mo

Steady 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.

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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· 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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