9 Adams Close, Brighton, BN1 7HU
About 9 Adams Close
9 Adams Close is a mid-terrace house in Brighton (BN1 7HU). It has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (around 1281 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 78% of similar EPCs). Across 1997–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £437,000 is 13.5% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£301/sq ft) was about 51.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in May 2018, so it's been off the market for around 8 years.
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 2 July 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
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Planning history
9 Adams Close has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
12 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
9 Adams Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.
£437,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.8% per year over 21 years.
£385,000
Growth on file: 7.8% per year over 21 years.
Sales timeline
14 May 2018Most recent
£385,000
+31.8%over 4 years21 April 2014
£292,000
+256.1%over 16 years2 October 1997
£82,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 7HU: £330,000 (2022–2012).
Versus other Adams Close homes
EPC Rating for 9 Adams Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,235
Street avg £2,826
Floor Area
119 m²
Street avg 109 m²
Habitable Rooms
7 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.8 t/year
Street avg 4.3 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
1110/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Hollingbury Crescent — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Downs Junior School. 36 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.7dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.5dB







