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3 Dunster Close, Brighton, BN1 7ED

Extendable
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
73 m²
786 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 3 Dunster Close

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

3 Dunster Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace 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 (March 2025) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in February 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Today's modelled estimate of £358,000 sits 83.6% above the 2013 sale of £195,000. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in June 2013.

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

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Dunster Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 4)
Mar 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2013from Feb 2013
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
62%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2013from Sept 2013
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Mar 2025from Dec 2013
EPC improved fromD64toC74
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Mid 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Dunster Close, Brighton, BN1 7ED, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Dunster Close has no planning applications on record.

14

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.

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

Current estimate

£358,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2013)

£195,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 11 June 2013Most recent

    £195,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 7ED: £300,000 (2024–2019).

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.

3 Dunster Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,671

Street avg £3,668

Strongly below

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 74 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Dunster Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£378k

1 Dunster Close

BN1 7ED

2 bed1 bath
£447k

1 Fountains Close

BN1 7BR

3 bed1 bath
£487k

1 Lambourne Road

BN1 7FD

3 bed1 bath
£492k

1 Isfield Road

BN1 7FE

3 bed1 bath
£494k

1 Brentwood Close

BN1 7EW

3 bed3 bath
£558k

1 Barrow Hill

BN1 7FF

3 bed1 bath
£687k

1 Hollingbury Road

BN1 7JB

1 bed2 bath
£565k

1 Hertford Road

BN1 7GG

4 bed
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.

Go deeper on the local area

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 road noise heatmap for BN1 7ED

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 3 Dunster Close, Brighton, BN1 7ED. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.