What type of property is 20 Burstead Close, BN1 7HT?

20 Burstead Close, BN1 7HT is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 20 Burstead Close, BN1 7HT?

20 Burstead Close, BN1 7HT last sold for £135,000 in January 2004, around 22 years ago. Before that, it sold for £96,000 in June 2002, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 20 Burstead Close, BN1 7HT changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 2002 and January 2004, 20 Burstead Close, BN1 7HT rose from £96,000 to £135,000, a change of £39,000. That works out to roughly +23.6% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 20 Burstead Close, BN1 7HT have?

The current EPC rating for 20 Burstead Close, BN1 7HT is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in October 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Burstead Close, BN1 7HT?

20 Burstead Close, BN1 7HT has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Burstead Close, BN1 7HT heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Burstead Close, BN1 7HT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Burstead Close, BN1 7HT?

20 Burstead Close, BN1 7HT is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 20 Burstead Close, BN1 7HT located?

20 Burstead Close, BN1 7HT sits in Brighton. It falls within the BN1 postcode district.

Is 20 Burstead Close, BN1 7HT in a safe area?

Police records around 20 Burstead Close, BN1 7HT 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 20 Burstead Close, BN1 7HT?

The closest primary school to 20 Burstead Close, BN1 7HT is Hertford Primary School (579m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Varndean School (463m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 20 Burstead Close, BN1 7HT?

The closest bus stop to 20 Burstead Close, BN1 7HT is Burstead Close, 186m away. The nearest rail option is Moulsecoomb Rail Station, 866m away.

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20 Burstead Close, Brighton, BN1 7HT

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor Ground

Bedrooms

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 20 Burstead Close

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

20 Burstead Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Brighton (BN1 7HT). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2015) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). The latest certificate is from October 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It hasn't traded since January 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2002–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 23.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £301,000 sits 123% above the 2004 sale of £135,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£149/sq ft) was about 20.1% below the postcode norm.

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

Outside

ParkingYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 04 Oct 2025

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Burstead Close, Brighton, BN1 7HT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Burstead 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.

20 Burstead Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2002).

Current estimate

£301,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 23.6% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£135,000

Growth on file: 23.6% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

15 January 2004Most recent
£135,000
+40.6%over 1 year
6 June 2002
£96,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 7HT: £415,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in BN1 7HT

On the street

Versus other Burstead Close homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 20 Burstead Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,607

Street avg £2,209

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Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 85 m²

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Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

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Comparables

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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

0.2 km

Burstead Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Varndean School. 31 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 7HT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.9dB

Low

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FAQ

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