What kind of home is 18 Hill Farm Way, BN42 4YJ?

18 Hill Farm Way, BN42 4YJ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 18 Hill Farm Way, BN42 4YJ?

18 Hill Farm Way, BN42 4YJ last sold for £335,000 in April 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £205,000 in October 2009, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 18 Hill Farm Way, BN42 4YJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2009 and April 2023, 18 Hill Farm Way, BN42 4YJ rose from £205,000 to £335,000, a change of £130,000. That works out to roughly +3.7% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 18 Hill Farm Way, BN42 4YJ?

The current EPC rating for 18 Hill Farm Way, BN42 4YJ is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in May 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18 Hill Farm Way, BN42 4YJ?

18 Hill Farm Way, BN42 4YJ has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BN42 4YJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18 Hill Farm Way, BN42 4YJ use?

The latest EPC at 18 Hill Farm Way, BN42 4YJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 18 Hill Farm Way, BN42 4YJ?

18 Hill Farm Way, BN42 4YJ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 18 Hill Farm Way, BN42 4YJ in?

18 Hill Farm Way, BN42 4YJ sits in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton. It falls within the BN42 postcode district in West Sussex.

Is 18 Hill Farm Way, BN42 4YJ in a safe area?

Police records around 18 Hill Farm Way, BN42 4YJ 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 18 Hill Farm Way, BN42 4YJ?

The closest primary school to 18 Hill Farm Way, BN42 4YJ is Holmbush Primary Academy (368m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Shoreham Academy (942m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 18 Hill Farm Way, BN42 4YJ?

The closest bus stop to 18 Hill Farm Way, BN42 4YJ is Holmbush Way West End, 108m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Hill Farm Way, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4YJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 18 Hill Farm Way

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

18 Hill Farm Way is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton (BN42 4YJ). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

Across 2009–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £383,000 is 14.3% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£426/sq ft) was about 55.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: April 2023 at £335,000.

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

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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 2022

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2022from Jul 2009

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

45%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Hill Farm Way, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4YJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Hill Farm 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.

18 Hill Farm Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£383,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£335,000

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

13 April 2023Most recent
£335,000
+63.4%over 13 years
30 October 2009
£205,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN42 4YJ: £415,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in BN42 4YJ

On the street

Versus other Hill Farm Way homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 18 Hill Farm Way runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,589

Street avg £3,447

Strongly above

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

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.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

4/mo

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN42 4YJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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