What kind of home is 31 Holmbush Way, BN42 4YA?

31 Holmbush Way, BN42 4YA is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 31 Holmbush Way, BN42 4YA?

31 Holmbush Way, BN42 4YA last sold for £330,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 31 Holmbush Way, BN42 4YA have?

The current EPC rating for 31 Holmbush Way, BN42 4YA is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2024 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 31 Holmbush Way, BN42 4YA?

31 Holmbush Way, BN42 4YA has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft). That makes it about 23% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BN42 4YA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 31 Holmbush Way, BN42 4YA use?

The latest EPC at 31 Holmbush Way, BN42 4YA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 31 Holmbush Way, BN42 4YA?

31 Holmbush Way, BN42 4YA is in council tax band D.

Which area is 31 Holmbush Way, BN42 4YA in?

31 Holmbush Way, BN42 4YA sits in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton. It falls within the BN42 postcode district.

Is 31 Holmbush Way, BN42 4YA in a safe area?

Police records around 31 Holmbush Way, BN42 4YA 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 31 Holmbush Way, BN42 4YA?

The closest primary school to 31 Holmbush Way, BN42 4YA is Holmbush Primary Academy (370m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Shoreham Academy (863m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 31 Holmbush Way, BN42 4YA?

The closest bus stop to 31 Holmbush Way, BN42 4YA is Holmbush Way West End, 81m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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31 Holmbush Way, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4YA

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 31 Holmbush Way

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

31 Holmbush Way is a semi-detached house in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton (BN42 4YA). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in June 2024 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £415,000 is 25.8% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£494/sq ft) was about 68.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 62 m² it's 26.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (84 m² median across 24 EPCs). Most recent transfer: October 2024 at £330,000.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Jun 2024

EPC improved fromE41toC70

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls

AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Holmbush Way, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4YA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Holmbush Way 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.

31 Holmbush Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£415,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£330,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

24 October 2024Most recent
£330,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN42 4YA: £415,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in BN42 4YA

On the street

Versus other Holmbush Way homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 31 Holmbush Way stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,323

Street avg £3,502

Strongly above

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

£415k

1 Farm Way, Southwick

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3 bed2 bath

£415k

1 Green Close, Southwick

BN42 4GR

3 bed

£412k

1 Church House Close, Southwick

BN42 4WQ

£390k

1 Cardigan Villas, Southwick

BN42 4GG

2 bed1 bath

£443k

1 Cats Mews, Riverside, Southwick

BN42 4AW

£451k

1 Fairdene, Southwick

BN42 4QN

£477k

1 Hill Farm Way, Southwick

BN42 4YJ

3 bed1 bath

£347k

1 Highdown, Southwick

BN42 4QT

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

Holmbush Way West End — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Holmbush Primary Academy. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN42 4YA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN42 4YA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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