What type of property is 7 Copse Hill, BN1 5GA?

7 Copse Hill, BN1 5GA is a 3-bedroom detached house, which has been extended.

What did 7 Copse Hill, BN1 5GA sell for?

7 Copse Hill, BN1 5GA last sold for £280,000 in June 2011, around 15 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 7 Copse Hill, BN1 5GA?

The current EPC rating for 7 Copse Hill, BN1 5GA is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2010 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Copse Hill, BN1 5GA?

7 Copse Hill, BN1 5GA has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Copse Hill, BN1 5GA heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Copse Hill, BN1 5GA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 7 Copse Hill, BN1 5GA have?

The most recent planning decision at 7 Copse Hill, BN1 5GA was a refusal for extension (ref. BH2022/00163) in March 2022. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 7 Copse Hill, BN1 5GA?

7 Copse Hill, BN1 5GA is in council tax band E.

Where is 7 Copse Hill, BN1 5GA located?

7 Copse Hill, BN1 5GA sits in Brighton. It falls within the BN1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 7 Copse Hill, BN1 5GA?

Police records around 7 Copse Hill, BN1 5GA 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.

Which schools serve 7 Copse Hill, BN1 5GA?

The closest primary school to 7 Copse Hill, BN1 5GA is Westdene Primary School (352m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Patcham High School (1.0km), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 7 Copse Hill, BN1 5GA?

The closest bus stop to 7 Copse Hill, BN1 5GA is Top of Copse Hill, 93m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Copse Hill, Brighton, BN1 5GA

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Copse Hill

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

7 Copse Hill is a three-bedroom detached house in Brighton (BN1 5GA). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in July 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Other recorded features include outbuildings. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Today's modelled estimate of £637,000 sits 127.5% above the 2011 sale of £280,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in June 2011, so it's been off the market for around 15 years.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageYes
OutbuildingsYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2013from Jul 2010

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

66%33%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Mar 2024from Jul 2013

EPC improved fromE53toC70

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Copse Hill, Brighton, BN1 5GA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A an extension application was refused at 7 Copse Hill in 2022.

2 applications on record at 7 Copse Hill, Brighton, BN1 5GA

2decisions2extensions15documents9nearby

Jul 2018
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of single storey rear extension with raised decking and associated alterations.
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
BH2018/01879
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ExtensionMar 2022Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

7 Copse Hill valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£637,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2011)

£280,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

28 June 2011Most recent
£280,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 5GA: £610,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in BN1 5GA

On the street

Versus other Copse Hill homes

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

On years held, 7 Copse Hill stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,256

Street avg £4,685

Strongly below

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 97 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly above

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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

21/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Top of Copse Hill — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Westdene Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 5GA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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