What type of property is 1a, Carol Close, BN1 8QG?

1a, Carol Close, BN1 8QG is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1a, Carol Close, BN1 8QG?

1a, Carol Close, BN1 8QG last sold for £649,950 in February 2016, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1a, Carol Close, BN1 8QG?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Carol Close, BN1 8QG is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2015. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, Carol Close, BN1 8QG?

1a, Carol Close, BN1 8QG has a recorded floor area of 154 m² (1,658 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 120% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BN1 8QG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, Carol Close, BN1 8QG heated?

The latest EPC at 1a, Carol Close, BN1 8QG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 1a, Carol Close, BN1 8QG had any planning applications?

1a, Carol Close, BN1 8QG has 3 approved extension applications on file including single-storey side extension and single-storey extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1a, Carol Close, BN1 8QG?

1a, Carol Close, BN1 8QG is in council tax band E.

Where is 1a, Carol Close, BN1 8QG located?

1a, Carol Close, BN1 8QG sits in Brighton. It falls within the BN1 postcode district.

Is 1a, Carol Close, BN1 8QG in a safe area?

Police records around 1a, Carol Close, BN1 8QG show an average of 1110 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 27% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (29% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1a, Carol Close, BN1 8QG?

The closest primary school to 1a, Carol Close, BN1 8QG is Patcham Junior School (207m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Patcham High School (206m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1a, Carol Close, BN1 8QG?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Carol Close, BN1 8QG is Highview Avenue South, 85m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1a, Carol Close, Brighton, BN1 8QG

Notable views3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

154 m²

1658 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a four-bedroom detached house in Brighton (BN1 8QG). It has a recorded floor area of 154 m² (around 1658 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in April 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Other recorded features include notable views, a conservatory, a self-contained annexe and outbuildings.

At 154 m² the property is well over the postcode median (68 m² across 6 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in February 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years. Today's modelled estimate of £830,000 is 27.7% above the 2016 sale price.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
OutbuildingsYes
Notable viewsYes

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 July 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from Apr 2015

EPC improved fromD67toC75

Low Energy Lighting

25%45%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Permanent outbuildings

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Carol Close, Brighton, BN1 8QG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a has an approved single-storey extension on the planning record.

3 applications on record at 1a, Carol Close, Brighton, BN1 8QG

3decisions3extensions22documents5nearby

Aug 2002
ConservatoryFull
Outcome in report
Extensions to side and front and conservatory to side (Alterations to planning permission BH1997/01577/FP).
Extension
Reference
BH2002/01921/FP
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ExtensionFeb 2012Decision
ExtensionAug 2006Decision

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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 1a was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£830,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£649,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

10 February 2016Most recent
£649,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 8QG: £289,950 (2021–2012).

Nearby sales in BN1 8QG

On the street

Versus other Carol Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 1a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,220

Street avg £4,505

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Floor Area

154 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly below

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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.

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Crime

1110/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Highview Avenue South — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Patcham High School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 8QG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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