What kind of home is 3 Ashley Close, BN1 8YT?

3 Ashley Close, BN1 8YT is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 3 Ashley Close, BN1 8YT last change hands?

3 Ashley Close, BN1 8YT last sold for £785,000 in February 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £452,000 in March 2011. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Ashley Close, BN1 8YT changed over time?

Across 3 sales between March 2011 and February 2016, 3 Ashley Close, BN1 8YT rose from £452,000 to £785,000, a change of £333,000. That works out to roughly +11.9% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Ashley Close, BN1 8YT have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Ashley Close, BN1 8YT is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2010 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Ashley Close, BN1 8YT?

3 Ashley Close, BN1 8YT has a recorded floor area of 164 m² (1,765 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BN1 8YT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Ashley Close, BN1 8YT use?

The latest EPC at 3 Ashley Close, BN1 8YT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 3 Ashley Close, BN1 8YT had any planning applications?

3 Ashley Close, BN1 8YT has council approval for an extension granted in June 2011 under ref. BH2011/01244. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Ashley Close, BN1 8YT?

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

Which area is 3 Ashley Close, BN1 8YT in?

3 Ashley Close, BN1 8YT sits in Brighton. It falls within the BN1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 3 Ashley Close, BN1 8YT?

Police records around 3 Ashley Close, BN1 8YT 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.

What schools are near 3 Ashley Close, BN1 8YT?

The closest primary school to 3 Ashley Close, BN1 8YT is Patcham Junior School (539m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Patcham High School (602m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Ashley Close, BN1 8YT?

The closest bus stop to 3 Ashley Close, BN1 8YT is Patcham Place, 192m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Ashley Close, Brighton, BN1 8YT

3 sales on record4 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

164 m²

1765 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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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. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). 10 years since the last transfer (February 2016). Across 2011–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £946,000 is 20.5% 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
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 September 2035

8 years remaining

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

4decisions1extensions17documents5nearby

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
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More recent applications — locked
Tree WorksMar 2023Decision
Tree WorksMay 2016Decision

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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

£946,000

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

19 February 2016Most recent
£785,000
+1.9%over 1 year
5 August 2014
£770,000
+70.4%over 3 years
21 March 2011
£452,000

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

Nearby sales in BN1 8YT

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Versus other Ashley Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 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 £4,785

On par

Floor Area

164 m²

Street avg 192 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 8.0 t/year

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Area

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Crime

1110/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Patcham Place — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Patcham Junior School. 13 schools nearby.

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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· 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

75 dB

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