What kind of home is 51 Downsway, BN42 4WA?

51 Downsway, BN42 4WA is a semi-detached house.

When did 51 Downsway, BN42 4WA last change hands?

51 Downsway, BN42 4WA last sold for £435,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £263,500 in March 2013, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 51 Downsway, BN42 4WA appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2013 and July 2024, 51 Downsway, BN42 4WA rose from £263,500 to £435,000, a change of £171,500. That works out to roughly +4.5% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 51 Downsway, BN42 4WA?

The current EPC rating for 51 Downsway, BN42 4WA is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. It has dropped from a B recorded in April 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 51 Downsway, BN42 4WA?

51 Downsway, BN42 4WA has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft). That makes it about 20% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BN42 4WA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 51 Downsway, BN42 4WA use?

The latest EPC at 51 Downsway, BN42 4WA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 51 Downsway, BN42 4WA in?

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

Is 51 Downsway, BN42 4WA in a safe area?

Police records around 51 Downsway, BN42 4WA show an average of 45 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (14% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 51 Downsway, BN42 4WA?

The closest primary school to 51 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 51 Downsway, BN42 4WA?

The closest bus stop to 51 Downsway, BN42 4WA is Bottom of Downsway, 133m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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51 Downsway, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4WA

Estimated value

£399,000

Since the 2024 sale (£435,000)-8%
Against BN42 4WA's recent median (£440,000)-9%

Newest record on this page: February 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£399,000

Against its 2024 sale (£435,000)-8%
Against BN42 4WA's recent median (£440,000)-9%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 51 Downsway is modelled from its 61 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in BN42 4WA. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

Floor area
61 m² from the EPC lodged in March 2024
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2024
Recent sales in BN42 4WA
5 sales, median £440,000 (2026–2024)

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Sales timeline

17 July 2024Most recent
£435,000
+65.1%over 11 years
22 March 2013
£263,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN42 4WA: £440,000 (2026–2024).

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Risks

What this page doesn't show

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Overview

About 51 Downsway

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

51 Downsway is a semi-detached house in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton (BN42 4WA). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2007-2011. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (April 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 2-band jump.

At 61 m² it's 21.8% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (78 m² median across 20 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). Across 2013–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£663/sq ft) was about 117% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: July 2024 at £435,000.

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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.

51 Downsway's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 March 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Apr 2012

EPC improved fromB82toC78

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

16%94%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 51 Downsway, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4WA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

51 Downsway 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.

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.

Price per m² for 51 Downsway runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£7,131

Street avg £3,966

Strongly above

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly above

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.

Nearest schools

Eastbrook Primary AcademyPrimary656m
Peter Gladwin Primary SchoolPrimary1.0km
Holmbush Primary AcademyPrimary1.0km
Glebe Primary SchoolPrimary1.1km

Nearest stops

Bottom of DownswayBus stop133m
HighdownBus stop149m
HillsideBus stop203m
Whitelot WayBus stop378m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences226 reports36%
Anti-social Behaviour105 reports17%
Public Order58 reports9%
Criminal Damage & Arson57 reports9%

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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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Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for 51 Downsway is modelled from its 61 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in BN42 4WA. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 51 Downsway. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 51 Downsway was lodged in March 2024 at band C and is valid until March 2034. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 51 Downsway. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 19 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from BN42 4WA, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.

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