What type of property is 3 Gorham Close, BN2 7EA?

3 Gorham Close, BN2 7EA is a detached house.

When did 3 Gorham Close, BN2 7EA last change hands?

3 Gorham Close, BN2 7EA last sold for £172,000 in August 1996, around 30 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Gorham Close, BN2 7EA have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Gorham Close, BN2 7EA is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in December 2016. It has improved from a F recorded in July 2016 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Gorham Close, BN2 7EA?

3 Gorham Close, BN2 7EA has a recorded floor area of 179 m² (1,927 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Gorham Close, BN2 7EA heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Gorham Close, BN2 7EA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Gorham Close, BN2 7EA?

3 Gorham Close, BN2 7EA is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 3 Gorham Close, BN2 7EA located?

3 Gorham Close, BN2 7EA sits in Rottingdean, Brighton, Brighton. It falls within the BN2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 3 Gorham Close, BN2 7EA?

Police records around 3 Gorham Close, BN2 7EA 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.

Which schools serve 3 Gorham Close, BN2 7EA?

The closest primary school to 3 Gorham Close, BN2 7EA is St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean (309m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Longhill High School (1.5km).

What is the nearest station to 3 Gorham Close, BN2 7EA?

The closest bus stop to 3 Gorham Close, BN2 7EA is The Pond, 363m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Gorham Close, Rottingdean, Brighton, BN2 7EA

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

179 m²

1927 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Gorham Close

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

3 Gorham Close is a detached house in Rottingdean, Brighton, Brighton (BN2 7EA). It has a recorded floor area of 179 m² (around 1927 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (December 2016) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in July 2016 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

Untraded for 30 years, with the last transfer in August 1996. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £832,000 sits 383.7% above the 1996 sale of £172,000.

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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 2)

Dec 2016

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2016from Jul 2016

EPC improved fromF36toC70

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%71%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Gorham Close, Rottingdean, Brighton, BN2 7EA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Gorham Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

3 Gorham Close's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1996).

Current estimate

£832,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (1996)

£172,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

22 August 1996Most recent
£172,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in BN2 7EA: £558,585 (2019–2005).

Nearby sales in BN2 7EA

1 Gorham Close, Rottingdean, Brighton, BN2 7EA
Sold Jan 2019
£625,170

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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

0.4 km

The Pond — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean. 5 schools nearby.

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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 BN2 7EA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN2 7EA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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