What type of property is 2 Ballards Mill Close, BN1 8AL?

2 Ballards Mill Close, BN1 8AL is a 4-bedroom detached house, which has been extended.

What did 2 Ballards Mill Close, BN1 8AL sell for?

2 Ballards Mill Close, BN1 8AL last sold for £920,000 in January 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £780,000 in December 2016. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Ballards Mill Close, BN1 8AL appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between December 2016 and January 2024, 2 Ballards Mill Close, BN1 8AL rose from £780,000 to £920,000, a change of £140,000. That works out to roughly +2.3% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Ballards Mill Close, BN1 8AL?

The current EPC rating for 2 Ballards Mill Close, BN1 8AL is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in May 2016. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Ballards Mill Close, BN1 8AL?

2 Ballards Mill Close, BN1 8AL has a recorded floor area of 166 m² (1,787 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Ballards Mill Close, BN1 8AL heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Ballards Mill Close, BN1 8AL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 2 Ballards Mill Close, BN1 8AL?

2 Ballards Mill Close, BN1 8AL has 2 approved extension applications on file going back to April 2013. The wider record also shows 10 refused applications. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Ballards Mill Close, BN1 8AL?

2 Ballards Mill Close, BN1 8AL is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 2 Ballards Mill Close, BN1 8AL located?

2 Ballards Mill Close, BN1 8AL sits in Brighton. It falls within the BN1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2 Ballards Mill Close, BN1 8AL?

Police records around 2 Ballards Mill Close, BN1 8AL 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 2 Ballards Mill Close, BN1 8AL?

The closest primary school to 2 Ballards Mill Close, BN1 8AL is Patcham Infant School (182m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Patcham High School (418m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Ballards Mill Close, BN1 8AL?

The closest bus stop to 2 Ballards Mill Close, BN1 8AL is Audrey Close, 166m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Ballards Mill Close, Brighton, BN1 8AL

3 sales on record23 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

166 m²

1787 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 2 Ballards Mill Close

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

2 Ballards Mill Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Brighton (BN1 8AL). It has a recorded floor area of 166 m² (around 1787 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band G. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (May 2016) shows a C (score 70). The latest certificate is from May 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

23 planning records sit against the property, 11 approved, 10 refused. Past consents include an extension and tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2016–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.3% per year. Sold January 2024 for £920,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2

Outside

Private gardenSouth-west-facing
ParkingOff road

Building

TenureFreehold
Previously extendedYes

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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 10 May 2026

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Ballards Mill Close, Brighton, BN1 8AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Ballards Mill Close has been through 11 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

23 applications on record at 2 Ballards Mill Close, Brighton, BN1 8AL

23decisions5extensions232documents6nearby

Apr 2004
New BuildOutline
Outcome in report
Outline application for six detached dwellings.
Reference
BH2004/00366/OA
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More recent applications — locked
ConditionsJul 2019Decision
Garage ConversionNov 2017Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

2 Ballards Mill Close saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£1,005,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.3% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£920,000

Growth on file: 2.3% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

26 January 2024Most recent
£920,000
+13.9%over 5 years
30 July 2018
£807,500
+3.5%over 1 year
6 December 2016
£780,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 8AL: £799,750 (2019–2014).

Nearby sales in BN1 8AL

On the street

Versus other Ballards Mill Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Ballards Mill Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£5,542

Street avg £4,754

Above

Floor Area

166 m²

Street avg 145 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.4 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly below

Years Held

2 years

Street avg 9 years

Strongly below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

21/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Audrey Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Patcham Infant School. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 8AL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

Low

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