49 Downsway, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4WA is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 926 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £505,594 , which equates to approximately £546 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Feb 2017 for £425,000. Since then, the value has increased by £80,594, representing a 19.0% increase, or approximately 2.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £505,594 is:

  • 24.0% higher than the average property price on Downsway
  • 6.9% higher than the average in the BN42 4WA postcode area
  • and 1.4% lower than the average price for Brighton as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (4 out of 4 inspections). This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 2 June 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
926 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£505,594
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£546
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

49 Downsway, Southwick, Brighton, Adur, West Sussex, BN42 4WA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Jun 2016.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 29 Jan 2015, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 37.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BN42 4WA

5 th / 20
Price Rank
7% higher than average
6 th / 17
Size Rank
1% bigger than average
7 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BN42 4WA , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 5th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 17 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 6th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£505,594
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+19 %
8 Feb 2017
£425,000
Leasehold
+41.7 %
21 May 2014
£300,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £520,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2025
rooms: 4
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £375,000
sale date: 30 Oct 2023
rooms: 4
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £339,000
sale date: 11 May 2020
rooms: 4
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £385,500
sale date: 10 Dec 2019
rooms: 4
size: 809 sq ft
sale price: £247,500
sale date: 31 Jan 2012

Data Sources

The property at 49 Downsway, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4WA appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 8 Feb 2017. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Jun 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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