What kind of home is 2a, Ballards Mill Close, BN1 8AL?

2a, Ballards Mill Close, BN1 8AL is a 2-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 2a, Ballards Mill Close, BN1 8AL last change hands?

2a, Ballards Mill Close, BN1 8AL last sold for £240,000 in December 2019, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £450,000 in September 2007, so prices have been falling over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2a, Ballards Mill Close, BN1 8AL?

Across 2 sales between September 2007 and December 2019, 2a, Ballards Mill Close, BN1 8AL fell from £450,000 to £240,000, a change of £210,000. That works out to roughly -5% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

The current EPC rating for 2a, Ballards Mill Close, BN1 8AL is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in November 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2a, Ballards Mill Close, BN1 8AL?

2a, Ballards Mill Close, BN1 8AL has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 49% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BN1 8AL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2a, Ballards Mill Close, BN1 8AL use?

The latest EPC at 2a, Ballards Mill Close, BN1 8AL records electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 2a, Ballards Mill Close, BN1 8AL have?

2a, Ballards Mill Close, BN1 8AL has 4 planning records on file (2 approved, 2 refused), most recent in March 2021. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Which area is 2a, Ballards Mill Close, BN1 8AL in?

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

Is 2a, Ballards Mill Close, BN1 8AL in a safe area?

Police records around 2a, 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.

What schools are near 2a, Ballards Mill Close, BN1 8AL?

The closest primary school to 2a, 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 transport links are near 2a, Ballards Mill Close, BN1 8AL?

The closest bus stop to 2a, 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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2a, Ballards Mill Close, Brighton, BN1 8AL

4 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2a

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

2a is a two-bedroom detached house in Brighton (BN1 8AL). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft). The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 84 m² it sits well below the postcode median (166 m² across 3 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 4 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2007–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at -5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £358,000 is 49.2% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£265/sq ft) was about 41.3% below the postcode norm. Sold December 2019 for £240,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingAllocated
Cul-de-sacYes

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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 Rating

D61

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

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

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

4decisions11documents6nearby

Flagged:Retrospective

Jun 2019
Conditions
Outcome in report
Application for variation of condition 1 of BH2017/01288 approved on appeal to allow replacement drawings allowing revisions to fenestration, cladding and internal layout to lobby. (part-retrospective).
Retrospective
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
BH2019/01041
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
Tree WorksMar 2021T1 - Sycamore (2A Ballards Mill Close) - 1 branch to be completey removed as it is rotten, above this a branch to be reduced by approx. 3m as it is too close to the roof especially in full bloom, it also cut out light.T2 - Unknown address - Sycamore - to reduce 1 branch by approx 2m, as shown on photo. Too close to roof and limits sunlight.T3 - Unknown address - To reduce 2 branches by 3m each. Blocks out sunlight.T4 - Unknown address - To reduce 3 branches by 3m each. Blocks out sunlight.T5 - 3 Ballards Mill Close - Sycamore - To reduce 1 branch by 3m. Reduces sunlight and it is too close to the roof and the velux window.T6 - 3 Ballards Mill Close - Sycamore - To reduce branches 1 and 3 (as shown on photo) by 4m. Reduces sunlight and it is too close to the roof and the velux window.Decision
Tree WorksDec 2020Decision

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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.

Latest sale on 2a was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£358,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -5.0% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£240,000

Growth on file: -5.0% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

13 December 2019Most recent
£240,000
-46.7%over 12 years
30 September 2007
£450,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 8AL: £920,000 (2024–2015).

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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.

On price per m², 2a runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,857

Street avg £5,649

Strongly below

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 173 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Above

Years Held

6 years

Street avg 8 years

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

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN1 8AL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

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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