What kind of home is 6 Blackthorn Close, BN1 5BS?

6 Blackthorn Close, BN1 5BS is a 4-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot and set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 6 Blackthorn Close, BN1 5BS last change hands?

6 Blackthorn Close, BN1 5BS last sold for £680,000 in June 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £310,000 in April 2002, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 6 Blackthorn Close, BN1 5BS appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 2002 and June 2020, 6 Blackthorn Close, BN1 5BS rose from £310,000 to £680,000, a change of £370,000. That works out to roughly +4.4% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 6 Blackthorn Close, BN1 5BS have?

The current EPC rating for 6 Blackthorn Close, BN1 5BS is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in February 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 6 Blackthorn Close, BN1 5BS?

6 Blackthorn Close, BN1 5BS has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (1,453 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 6 Blackthorn Close, BN1 5BS use?

The latest EPC at 6 Blackthorn Close, BN1 5BS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 6 Blackthorn Close, BN1 5BS?

6 Blackthorn Close, BN1 5BS is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 6 Blackthorn Close, BN1 5BS in?

6 Blackthorn Close, BN1 5BS sits in Brighton. It falls within the BN1 postcode district.

Is 6 Blackthorn Close, BN1 5BS in a safe area?

Police records around 6 Blackthorn Close, BN1 5BS 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 6 Blackthorn Close, BN1 5BS?

The closest primary school to 6 Blackthorn Close, BN1 5BS is St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School (644m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Dorothy Stringer School (1.0km), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 6 Blackthorn Close, BN1 5BS?

The closest bus stop to 6 Blackthorn Close, BN1 5BS is Hazeldene Meads, 282m away. The nearest rail option is Preston Park Rail Station, 475m away.

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6 Blackthorn Close, Brighton, BN1 5BS

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

135 m²

1453 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 6 Blackthorn Close

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

6 Blackthorn Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Brighton (BN1 5BS). It has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (around 1453 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (February 2020) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since September 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 3-band jump. The home occupies a corner plot and a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2002–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £844,000 is 24.1% above the 2020 sale price. Sold June 2020 for £680,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageDouble
Corner plotYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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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.

6 Blackthorn Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2020

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Blackthorn Close, Brighton, BN1 5BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Blackthorn Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

9 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 at least doubled since 2002.

Current estimate

£844,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£680,000

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

18 June 2020Most recent
£680,000
+119.4%over 18 years
11 April 2002
£310,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in BN1 5BS: £523,500 (2024–2001).

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Brighton report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

21/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Hazeldene Meads — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School. 34 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN1 5BS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 5BS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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