What kind of home is 3 Church House Close, BN42 4WQ?

3 Church House Close, BN42 4WQ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 3 Church House Close, BN42 4WQ sell for?

3 Church House Close, BN42 4WQ last sold for £189,000 in September 2002, around 24 years ago. Before that, it sold for £120,000 in June 2001, so prices have been rising over 1 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3 Church House Close, BN42 4WQ?

Across 2 sales between June 2001 and September 2002, 3 Church House Close, BN42 4WQ rose from £120,000 to £189,000, a change of £69,000. That works out to roughly +43.3% per year compounded over 1 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Church House Close, BN42 4WQ?

The current EPC rating for 3 Church House Close, BN42 4WQ is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in May 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Church House Close, BN42 4WQ?

3 Church House Close, BN42 4WQ has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Church House Close, BN42 4WQ use?

The latest EPC at 3 Church House Close, BN42 4WQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Church House Close, BN42 4WQ?

3 Church House Close, BN42 4WQ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 3 Church House Close, BN42 4WQ in?

3 Church House Close, BN42 4WQ sits in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton. It falls within the BN42 postcode district in West Sussex.

How safe is the area around 3 Church House Close, BN42 4WQ?

Police records around 3 Church House Close, BN42 4WQ 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 3 Church House Close, BN42 4WQ?

The closest primary school to 3 Church House Close, BN42 4WQ is Eastbrook Primary Academy (823m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Portslade Aldridge Community Academy (938m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Church House Close, BN42 4WQ?

The closest bus stop to 3 Church House Close, BN42 4WQ is Highdown, 48m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Church House Close, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4WQ

Estimated value

£384,000

Since the 2002 sale (£189,000)+103%
Against BN42 4WQ's recent median (£224,825)+71%

Newest record on this page: July 2023. 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

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£384,000

Against its 2002 sale (£189,000)+103%
Against BN42 4WQ's recent median (£224,825)+71%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 3 Church House Close is modelled from its 65 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in BN42 4WQ. 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
65 m² from the EPC lodged in May 2021
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2002
Recent sales in BN42 4WQ
2 sales, median £224,825 (2023–2002)

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Planning	None on this home	Full history, plus nearby schemes
Flood risk	Not shown	Included

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

3 Church House Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2001).

Sales timeline

25 September 2002Most recent
£189,000
+57.5%over 1 year
21 June 2001
£120,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in BN42 4WQ: £224,825 (2023–2002).

Nearby sales in BN42 4WQ

2 Church House Close, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4WQ
Sold Jul 2023
£301,650

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 3 Church House Close, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4WQ. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.

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Overview

About 3 Church House Close

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

3 Church House Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton (BN42 4WQ). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2021) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

Untraded for 24 years, with the last transfer in September 2002. Across 2001–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 43.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £384,000 sits 103.2% above the 2002 sale of £189,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2021

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 May 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2021from May 2011

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Church House Close, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4WQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Church House Close 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.

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

0.0 km

Highdown — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Eastbrook Primary Academy. 17 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

Eastbrook Primary AcademyPrimary823m
Portslade Aldridge Community AcademySecondary938m
Mile Oak Primary SchoolPrimary976m
Holmbush Primary AcademyPrimary993m

Nearest stops

HighdownBus stop48m
Whitelot WayBus stop287m
Bottom of DownswayBus stop303m
Cromleigh WayBus stop343m

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 4WQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN42 4WQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.9dB

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 3 Church House Close is modelled from its 65 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in BN42 4WQ. 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 3 Church House Close. 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 3 Church House Close was lodged in May 2021 at band D and is valid until May 2031. 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 3 Church House Close. 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 17 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from BN42 4WQ, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band: 3 Church House Close is in council tax band C. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.

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