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3 Ashley Close, Brighton, BN1 8YT

3 sales on record4 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
164 m²
1765 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 3 Ashley Close

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

3 Ashley Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Brighton (BN1 8YT). It has a recorded floor area of 164 m² (around 1765 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in November 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 Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

4 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, an extension, a porch and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2011–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £955,000 is 21.7% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£445/sq ft) was about 15.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 10 years since the last transfer (February 2016). At 164 m² it's 15% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (193 m² median across 3 EPCs).

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Ashley 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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Sept 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2014from Nov 2010
EPC improved fromE42toC71
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
45%20%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Sept 2025from Feb 2014
Low Energy Lighting
20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Ashley Close, Brighton, BN1 8YT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Ashley Close has been through 4 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

4 applications on record at 3 Ashley Close, Brighton, BN1 8YT

4decisions1extensions17documents6nearby
  1. Jun 2011
    PorchFull
    Outcome in report

    Erection of porch to replace existing to front elevation. Erection of single storey conservatory to replace existing to rear elevation.

    Council
    Patcham
    ExtensionConservatory
    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    BH2011/01244
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Tree WorksDecision
  4. Tree WorksDecision

+ 1 more application in the report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (4 on record)
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  • The 17 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

3 Ashley Close saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£955,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.9% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£785,000

Growth on file: 11.9% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 February 2016Most recent

    £785,000

    +1.9%over 1 year
  2. 5 August 2014

    £770,000

    +70.4%over 3 years
  3. 21 March 2011

    £452,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 8YT: £910,000 (2022–2007).

On the street

Versus other Ashley Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Ashley Close outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,787

Street avg £4,612

Above

Floor Area

164 m²

Street avg 196 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 8.0 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Ashley 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.

Crime

21/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Patcham Place — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Patcham Infant School. 13 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 8YT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN1 8YT

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.9dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 8YT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.4dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 3 Ashley Close, Brighton, BN1 8YT. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.