What type of property is 6 Beechwood Close, BN1 8EP?

6 Beechwood Close, BN1 8EP is a 4-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot.

When did 6 Beechwood Close, BN1 8EP last change hands?

6 Beechwood Close, BN1 8EP last sold for £450,000 in September 2011, around 15 years ago. Before that, it sold for £200,000 in December 2001, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 6 Beechwood Close, BN1 8EP changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 2001 and September 2011, 6 Beechwood Close, BN1 8EP rose from £200,000 to £450,000, a change of £250,000. That works out to roughly +8.7% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 6 Beechwood Close, BN1 8EP?

The current EPC rating for 6 Beechwood Close, BN1 8EP is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. It has dropped from a C recorded in May 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 6 Beechwood Close, BN1 8EP?

6 Beechwood Close, BN1 8EP has a recorded floor area of 123 m² (1,324 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 23% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BN1 8EP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 6 Beechwood Close, BN1 8EP heated?

The latest EPC at 6 Beechwood Close, BN1 8EP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 6 Beechwood Close, BN1 8EP?

The only planning records linked to 6 Beechwood Close, BN1 8EP are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 6 Beechwood Close, BN1 8EP?

6 Beechwood Close, BN1 8EP is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 6 Beechwood Close, BN1 8EP located?

6 Beechwood Close, BN1 8EP sits in Brighton. It falls within the BN1 postcode district.

Is 6 Beechwood Close, BN1 8EP in a safe area?

Police records around 6 Beechwood Close, BN1 8EP 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 6 Beechwood Close, BN1 8EP?

The closest primary school to 6 Beechwood Close, BN1 8EP is Patcham Infant School (806m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Varndean College (401m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 6 Beechwood Close, BN1 8EP?

The closest bus stop to 6 Beechwood Close, BN1 8EP is Beechwood Avenue, 153m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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6 Beechwood Close, Brighton, BN1 8EP

Extendable1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

123 m²

1324 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 6 Beechwood Close

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

6 Beechwood Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Brighton (BN1 8EP). It has a recorded floor area of 123 m² (around 1324 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (May 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a corner plot.

Across 2001–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £714,000 sits 58.7% above the 2011 sale of £450,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£340/sq ft) was about 20.8% below the postcode norm. One planning record on file: tree works approved in 2013. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in September 2011 and unlisted since — roughly 15 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageYes
Corner plotYes

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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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)

Aug 2024

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2024from May 2011

EPC improved fromC69toD57

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

23%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Beechwood Close, Brighton, BN1 8EP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 6 Beechwood Close, Brighton, BN1 8EP

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Aug 2013
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
1no Beech (T1) thin canopy by 20%
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
BH2013/02784
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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.

6 Beechwood Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£714,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.7% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£450,000

Growth on file: 8.7% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

22 September 2011Most recent
£450,000
+125.0%over 9 years
14 December 2001
£200,000

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

Nearby sales in BN1 8EP

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, 6 Beechwood Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,659

Street avg £5,160

Strongly below

Floor Area

123 m²

Street avg 121 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.5 t/year

Street avg 6.0 t/year

On par

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Area

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Full Brighton report

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.

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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· 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

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