What type of property is 1 Fountains Close, BN1 7BR?

1 Fountains Close, BN1 7BR is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1 Fountains Close, BN1 7BR last change hands?

1 Fountains Close, BN1 7BR last sold for £365,000 in June 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £250,000 in November 2012, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Fountains Close, BN1 7BR appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2012 and June 2017, 1 Fountains Close, BN1 7BR rose from £250,000 to £365,000, a change of £115,000. That works out to roughly +8.7% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Fountains Close, BN1 7BR have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Fountains Close, BN1 7BR is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Fountains Close, BN1 7BR?

1 Fountains Close, BN1 7BR has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (1,292 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Fountains Close, BN1 7BR heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Fountains Close, BN1 7BR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 1 Fountains Close, BN1 7BR had any planning applications?

1 Fountains Close, BN1 7BR has 1 planning record on file (1 refused), most recent in March 2017. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Fountains Close, BN1 7BR?

1 Fountains Close, BN1 7BR is in council tax band C.

Where is 1 Fountains Close, BN1 7BR located?

1 Fountains Close, BN1 7BR sits in Brighton. It falls within the BN1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Fountains Close, BN1 7BR?

Police records around 1 Fountains Close, BN1 7BR 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 1 Fountains Close, BN1 7BR?

The closest primary school to 1 Fountains Close, BN1 7BR is Hertford Primary School (381m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Varndean School (974m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Fountains Close, BN1 7BR?

The closest bus stop to 1 Fountains Close, BN1 7BR is Mountfields, 144m away. The nearest rail option is Moulsecoomb Rail Station, 598m away.

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1 Fountains Close, Brighton, BN1 7BR

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

120 m²

1292 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Fountains Close

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

1 Fountains Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Brighton (BN1 7BR). It has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (around 1292 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since July 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Last sold in June 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years. Across 2012–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £447,000 is 22.5% above the 2017 sale price. One planning record on file: HMO conversion refused in 2017.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

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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 3)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2015from Jul 2012

Low Energy Lighting

50%82%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Fountains Close, Brighton, BN1 7BR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1 Fountains Close, Brighton, BN1 7BR

1decisions16documents14nearby

Flagged:HMO conversion

Mar 2017
HMOFull
Outcome in report
Change of use from three bedroom single dwelling (C3) to four bedroom small house in multiple occupation (C4).
Documents
16 docs on file
Reference
BH2017/00344
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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.

Current estimate

£447,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.7% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£365,000

Growth on file: 8.7% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

1 June 2017Most recent
£365,000
+46.0%over 4 years
23 November 2012
£250,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in BN1 7BR: £93,000 (2002–1995).

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Area

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Full Brighton report

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Crime

21/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Mountfields — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Hertford Primary School. 35 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN1 7BR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 7BR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

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