What kind of home is 1 Dunster Close, BN1 7ED?

1 Dunster Close, BN1 7ED is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 1 Dunster Close, BN1 7ED sell for?

1 Dunster Close, BN1 7ED last sold for £286,000 in February 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Dunster Close, BN1 7ED?

The current EPC rating for 1 Dunster Close, BN1 7ED is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in June 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Dunster Close, BN1 7ED?

1 Dunster Close, BN1 7ED has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Dunster Close, BN1 7ED use?

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

What is the council tax band for 1 Dunster Close, BN1 7ED?

1 Dunster Close, BN1 7ED is in council tax band C.

Which area is 1 Dunster Close, BN1 7ED in?

1 Dunster Close, BN1 7ED sits in Brighton. It falls within the BN1 postcode district.

Is 1 Dunster Close, BN1 7ED in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Dunster Close, BN1 7ED 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 1 Dunster Close, BN1 7ED?

The closest primary school to 1 Dunster Close, BN1 7ED is Downs Junior School (373m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Varndean School (1.2km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Dunster Close, BN1 7ED?

The closest bus stop to 1 Dunster Close, BN1 7ED is Bottom of Roedale Road, 93m away. The nearest rail option is London Road (Brighton) Rail Station, 598m away.

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1 Dunster Close, Brighton, BN1 7ED

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Dunster Close

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

1 Dunster Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Brighton (BN1 7ED). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2016) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £378,000 is 32.2% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£364/sq ft) was about 44.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £286,000 in February 2019.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 29 Jun 2026

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

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

1 Dunster Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

14 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.

1 Dunster Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£378,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£286,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

21 February 2019Most recent
£286,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 7ED: £310,000 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in BN1 7ED

On the street

Versus other Dunster Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 1 Dunster Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,918

Street avg £3,529

On par

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 74 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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.

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

0.1 km

Bottom of Roedale Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Downs Junior School. 34 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 7ED

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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