What type of property is 88 Burstead Close, BN1 7HT?

88 Burstead Close, BN1 7HT is a 4-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 88 Burstead Close, BN1 7HT last change hands?

88 Burstead Close, BN1 7HT last sold for £385,000 in April 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £40,000 in November 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 88 Burstead Close, BN1 7HT?

Across 4 sales between November 1995 and April 2025, 88 Burstead Close, BN1 7HT rose from £40,000 to £385,000, a change of £345,000. That works out to roughly +8% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 88 Burstead Close, BN1 7HT have?

The current EPC rating for 88 Burstead Close, BN1 7HT is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in February 2019. It has dropped from a C recorded in February 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 88 Burstead Close, BN1 7HT?

88 Burstead Close, BN1 7HT has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (958 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 88 Burstead Close, BN1 7HT heated?

The latest EPC at 88 Burstead Close, BN1 7HT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 88 Burstead Close, BN1 7HT?

88 Burstead Close, BN1 7HT is in council tax band C.

Where is 88 Burstead Close, BN1 7HT located?

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

How safe is the area around 88 Burstead Close, BN1 7HT?

Police records around 88 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 88 Burstead Close, BN1 7HT?

The closest primary school to 88 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 transport links are near 88 Burstead Close, BN1 7HT?

The closest bus stop to 88 Burstead Close, BN1 7HT is Burstead Close, 186m away. The nearest rail option is Moulsecoomb Rail Station, 866m away.

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88 Burstead Close, Brighton, BN1 7HT

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

89 m²

958 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 88 Burstead Close

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

88 Burstead Close is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Brighton (BN1 7HT). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2019) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (February 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Most recent transfer was April 2025 at £385,000 — fresh data. Across 1995–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £434,000 is 12.7% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£402/sq ft) was about 115.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes

Building

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2019

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2019from Feb 2009

EPC improved fromC74toD67

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

78%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 88 Burstead Close, Brighton, BN1 7HT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

88 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.

88 Burstead Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£434,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.0% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£385,000

Growth on file: 8.0% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

16 April 2025Most recent
£385,000
+208.0%over 23 years
15 February 2002
£125,000
+66.8%over 2 years
14 September 1999
£74,950
+87.4%over 3 years
15 November 1995
£40,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 7HT: £415,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in BN1 7HT

On the street

Versus other Burstead Close homes

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

Years Held for 88 Burstead Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,326

Street avg £3,381

Strongly above

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 88 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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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

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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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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