What did 8 Dorchester Court, Norfolk Square, BN1 2QA sell for?

8 Dorchester Court, Norfolk Square, BN1 2QA last sold for £215,000 in September 2006, around 20 years ago. Before that, it sold for £67,950 in August 1998, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Dorchester Court, Norfolk Square, BN1 2QA appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 1998 and September 2006, 8 Dorchester Court, Norfolk Square, BN1 2QA rose from £67,950 to £215,000, a change of £147,050. That works out to roughly +15.3% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 8 Dorchester Court, Norfolk Square, BN1 2QA?

8 Dorchester Court, Norfolk Square, BN1 2QA is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 8 Dorchester Court, Norfolk Square, BN1 2QA in?

8 Dorchester Court, Norfolk Square, BN1 2QA sits in Brighton. It falls within the BN1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Dorchester Court, Norfolk Square, BN1 2QA?

Police records around 8 Dorchester Court, Norfolk Square, BN1 2QA show an average of 21 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 Dorchester Court, Norfolk Square, BN1 2QA?

The closest primary school to 8 Dorchester Court, Norfolk Square, BN1 2QA is St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School (432m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College (1.1km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Dorchester Court, Norfolk Square, BN1 2QA?

The closest bus stop to 8 Dorchester Court, Norfolk Square, BN1 2QA is Norfolk Square, 86m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Dorchester Court, Norfolk Square, Brighton, BN1 2QA

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Bedrooms

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Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 8 Dorchester Court

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

8 Dorchester Court is a two-bedroom property in Brighton (BN1 2QA). It has council tax band B. Other recorded features include a balcony and notable views.

It hasn't traded since September 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1998–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 15.3% per year.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

BalconyYes
Notable viewsYes

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Energy

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Dorchester Court, Norfolk Square, Brighton, BN1 2QA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Dorchester Court has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1998.

Last sold (2006)

£215,000

Growth on file: 15.3% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

7 September 2006Most recent
£215,000
+216.4%over 8 years
9 August 1998
£67,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 2QA: £315,000 (2023–2014).

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Area

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Crime

21/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Norfolk Square — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN1 2QA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 2QA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.6dB

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