What kind of home is Bonheur, Braypool Lane, BN1 8ZH?

Bonheur, Braypool Lane, BN1 8ZH is a detached house.

What did Bonheur, Braypool Lane, BN1 8ZH sell for?

Bonheur, Braypool Lane, BN1 8ZH last sold for £240,000 in November 2004, around 22 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Bonheur, Braypool Lane, BN1 8ZH?

The current EPC rating for Bonheur, Braypool Lane, BN1 8ZH is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Bonheur, Braypool Lane, BN1 8ZH?

Bonheur, Braypool Lane, BN1 8ZH has a recorded floor area of 215 m² (2,314 sq ft). That makes it about 21% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BN1 8ZH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Bonheur, Braypool Lane, BN1 8ZH use?

The latest EPC at Bonheur, Braypool Lane, BN1 8ZH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has Bonheur, Braypool Lane, BN1 8ZH had any planning applications?

Bonheur, Braypool Lane, BN1 8ZH has council approval for rear extension granted in May 2005 under ref. BH2005/01079/FP. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Which area is Bonheur, Braypool Lane, BN1 8ZH in?

Bonheur, Braypool Lane, BN1 8ZH sits in Patcham, Brighton, Brighton. It falls within the BN1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Bonheur, Braypool Lane, BN1 8ZH?

Police records around Bonheur, Braypool Lane, BN1 8ZH 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 Bonheur, Braypool Lane, BN1 8ZH?

The closest primary school to Bonheur, Braypool Lane, BN1 8ZH is Westdene Primary School (1.2km), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Patcham High School (1.4km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is Bonheur, Braypool Lane, BN1 8ZH?

The closest bus stop to Bonheur, Braypool Lane, BN1 8ZH is Patcham Place, 717m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Does Bonheur, Braypool Lane, BN1 8ZH have flooding or noise concerns?

Strategic noise mapping records 60.98 dB daytime road noise at the postcode (and 51.79 dB at night), above the WHO 55 dB daytime guideline.

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Bonheur, Braypool Lane, Patcham, Brighton, BN1 8ZH

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

215 m²

2314 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About Bonheur

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

Bonheur is a detached house in Patcham, Brighton, Brighton (BN1 8ZH). It has a recorded floor area of 215 m² (around 2314 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1950-1966. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2014. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in November 2004. Today's modelled estimate of £867,000 sits 261.3% above the 2004 sale of £240,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£104/sq ft) was about 57.2% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

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Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from May 2014

Heating Controls

Full ControlThermostat

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

12%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Bonheur, Braypool Lane, Patcham, Brighton, BN1 8ZH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at Bonheur, Braypool Lane, Patcham, Brighton, BN1 8ZH

2decisions2extensions4documents5nearby

Mar 2005
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Two storey rear extension with a raised and extended roof line and the insertion of 6 rooflights.
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
BH2005/00174/FP
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ExtensionMay 2005Decision

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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.

Bonheur's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2004).

Current estimate

£867,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2004)

£240,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

19 November 2004Most recent
£240,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 8ZH: £570,000 (2022–2020).

Nearby sales in BN1 8ZH

On the street

Versus other Braypool Lane homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for Bonheur lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,116

Street avg £3,244

Strongly below

Floor Area

215 m²

Street avg 192 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

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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

0.7 km

Patcham Place — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

Westdene Primary School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

61.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 8ZH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

51.8dB

Low

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