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1 Beechwood Close, Brighton, BN1 8EP

Extendable
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
89 m²
958 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Beechwood Close

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

1 Beechwood Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Brighton (BN1 8EP). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in October 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 89 m² it's 27.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (123 m² median across 17 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2010–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £655,000 is 13.9% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£600/sq ft) was about 66% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 9 years since the last transfer (February 2017).

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
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing
  • GarageSingle

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • RefurbishedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Beechwood Close

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

1 Beechwood Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Feb 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2016from Oct 2010
EPC improved fromE50toD61
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Feb 2026from Nov 2016
EPC improved fromD61toC69
Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Beechwood Close, Brighton, BN1 8EP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Beechwood Close has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

6 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.

1 Beechwood Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£655,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.6% per year over 6 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2017)

£575,000

Growth on file: 7.6% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 3 February 2017Most recent

    £575,000

    +56.3%over 6 years
  2. 23 December 2010

    £368,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 8EP: £680,000 (2024–2018).

On the street

Versus other Beechwood Close homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 1 Beechwood Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£6,461

Street avg £4,944

Strongly above

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 123 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 6.2 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Beechwood Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

21/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Beechwood Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Varndean College. 27 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 8EP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Beechwood Close, Brighton, BN1 8EP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.