What kind of home is 9 Martyns Close, BN2 7BU?

9 Martyns Close, BN2 7BU is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 9 Martyns Close, BN2 7BU last change hands?

9 Martyns Close, BN2 7BU last sold for £450,000 in July 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £435,000 in December 2016, so prices have been flat over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 9 Martyns Close, BN2 7BU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 2016 and July 2019, 9 Martyns Close, BN2 7BU rose from £435,000 to £450,000, a change of £15,000. That works out to roughly +1.3% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 9 Martyns Close, BN2 7BU?

The current EPC rating for 9 Martyns Close, BN2 7BU is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 9 Martyns Close, BN2 7BU?

9 Martyns Close, BN2 7BU has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (1,195 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BN2 7BU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 9 Martyns Close, BN2 7BU use?

The latest EPC at 9 Martyns Close, BN2 7BU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 9 Martyns Close, BN2 7BU?

9 Martyns Close, BN2 7BU is in council tax band E.

Which area is 9 Martyns Close, BN2 7BU in?

9 Martyns Close, BN2 7BU sits in Ovingdean, Brighton, Brighton. It falls within the BN2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 9 Martyns Close, BN2 7BU?

Police records around 9 Martyns Close, BN2 7BU show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 52% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 9 Martyns Close, BN2 7BU?

The closest primary school to 9 Martyns Close, BN2 7BU is Our Lady of Lourdes RC School (1.4km), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Longhill High School (310m).

What is the nearest station to 9 Martyns Close, BN2 7BU?

The closest bus stop to 9 Martyns Close, BN2 7BU is Wanderdown Road South End, 107m away. The nearest bus option is Longhill School Grounds, 265m away.

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9 Martyns Close, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BU

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Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

111 m²

1195 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 9 Martyns Close

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

9 Martyns Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Ovingdean, Brighton, Brighton (BN2 7BU). It has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (around 1195 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (August 2024) 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 June 2016. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include notable views, a conservatory and outbuildings. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2016–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £627,000 is 39.3% above the 2019 sale price. Sold July 2019 for £450,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageYes
OutbuildingsYes
Notable viewsYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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)

Aug 2024

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2024from Jun 2016

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Martyns Close, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Martyns Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

7 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.

9 Martyns Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£627,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.3% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£450,000

Growth on file: 1.3% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

10 July 2019Most recent
£450,000
+3.4%over 2 years
6 December 2016
£435,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN2 7BU: £355,000 (2024–2011).

Nearby sales in BN2 7BU

On the street

Versus other Martyns Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

9 Martyns Close outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,054

Street avg £3,586

On par

Floor Area

111 m²

Street avg 109 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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

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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.

Full Brighton report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Wanderdown Road South End — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Longhill High School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN2 7BU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN2 7BU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 9 Martyns Close, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.