What type of property is 4 Carol Close, BN1 8QG?

4 Carol Close, BN1 8QG is a 2-bedroom detached house.

What did 4 Carol Close, BN1 8QG sell for?

4 Carol Close, BN1 8QG last sold for £315,000 in August 2014, around 12 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £193,000 in January 2006. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Carol Close, BN1 8QG appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between January 2006 and August 2014, 4 Carol Close, BN1 8QG rose from £193,000 to £315,000, a change of £122,000. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Carol Close, BN1 8QG have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Carol Close, BN1 8QG is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Carol Close, BN1 8QG?

4 Carol Close, BN1 8QG has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BN1 8QG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Carol Close, BN1 8QG heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Carol Close, BN1 8QG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Carol Close, BN1 8QG?

4 Carol Close, BN1 8QG is in council tax band D.

Where is 4 Carol Close, BN1 8QG located?

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

How safe is the area around 4 Carol Close, BN1 8QG?

Police records around 4 Carol Close, BN1 8QG 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 4 Carol Close, BN1 8QG?

The closest primary school to 4 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.

What is the nearest station to 4 Carol Close, BN1 8QG?

The closest bus stop to 4 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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4 Carol Close, Brighton, BN1 8QG

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 4 Carol Close

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

4 Carol Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Brighton (BN1 8QG). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since December 2012. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

On the market in August 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years. Across 2006–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £453,000 is 43.8% above the 2014 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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenWest-facing
DrivewayYes

Building

Central heatingYes
RefurbishedYes

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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)

Nov 2022

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from Dec 2012

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

42%80%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Carol Close, Brighton, BN1 8QG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Carol Close has no planning applications on record.

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.

4 Carol Close changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£453,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£315,000

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

19 August 2014Most recent
£315,000
+26.0%over 1 year
26 June 2013
£250,000
+29.5%over 7 years
27 January 2006
£193,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in BN1 8QG: £337,475 (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.

4 Carol Close outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,632

Street avg £4,402

Above

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 86 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Carol Close

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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

21/mo

Steady 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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FAQ

Common questions

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