Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
7 Highfields, Brighton, BN1 9AR
1 planning record
Estimated value
£465,000
- Since the 2007 sale (£249,950)+86%
- Against BN1 9AR's recent median (£237,000)+96%
Newest record on this page: July 2022. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
104 m²
1119 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£465,000
- Against its 2007 sale (£249,950)+86%
- Against BN1 9AR's recent median (£237,000)+96%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 7 Highfields is modelled from its 104 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in BN1 9AR. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
104 m² from the EPC lodged in July 2022
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2007
Recent sales in BN1 9AR
5 sales, median £237,000 (2021–2006)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: June 2021 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 application | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.
Sales timeline
7 August 2007Most recent
£249,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 9AR: £237,000 (2021–2006).
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 7 Highfields, Brighton, BN1 9AR. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 7 Highfields
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
7 Highfields is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Brighton (BN1 9AR). It has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (around 1119 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).
Untraded for 19 years, with the last transfer in August 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £465,000 sits 86% above the 2007 sale of £249,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£223/sq ft) was about 23.1% below the postcode norm. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2002. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 104 m² it's 27.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (82 m² median across 4 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs).
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
- Dining roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
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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)
Jul 2022
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 26 July 2032
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jan 2019from Jan 2009
EPC improved fromE44toD57
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity
Cavity wall insulation installed
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated
Roof insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
0%67%
More low energy lighting installed
Jul 2022from Jan 2019
EPC improved fromD57toC75
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low Energy Lighting
67%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 7 Highfields, Brighton, BN1 9AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
Council records include a two-storey side extension at 7 Highfields.
1 application on record at 7 Highfields, Brighton, BN1 9AR
1decisions1extensions23nearby
- Jul 2002ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
Two storey side extension on west side of property and alterations including new front rooflight.
- Reference
- BH2002/01285/FP
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Versus other Highfields homes
Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
7 Highfields is notably below the street on price per m².
Price per m²
£2,403
Street avg £3,562
Floor Area
104 m²
Street avg 84 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.8 t/year
Street avg 3.4 t/year
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
1110/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.3 km
Wild Park — bus stop.
Closest school
0.7 km
Coldean Primary School. 18 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Coldean Primary SchoolPrimary736m
- Moulsecoomb Primary SchoolPrimary837m
- Brighton Aldridge Community AcademySecondary1.1km
- Carden Nursery and Primary SchoolPrimary1.4km
Nearest stops
- Wild ParkBus stop286m
- Middleton RiseBus stop304m
- Twyford RoadBus stop353m
- Forest RoadBus stop387m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences4,189 reports27%
- Shoplifting2,866 reports18%
- Anti-social Behaviour2,547 reports16%
- Public Order1,432 reports9%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN1 9AR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.4dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 7 Highfields is modelled from its 104 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in BN1 9AR. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 7 Highfields. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 7 Highfields was lodged in July 2022 at band C and is valid until July 2032. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 7 Highfields. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 18 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from BN1 9AR, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 7 Highfields is in council tax band D. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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