What kind of home is Flat 1, 20 Bannings Vale, BN2 8DB?

Flat 1, 20 Bannings Vale, BN2 8DB is a semi-detached house.

When did Flat 1, 20 Bannings Vale, BN2 8DB last change hands?

Flat 1, 20 Bannings Vale, BN2 8DB last sold for £310,000 in February 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £326,000 in April 2022, so prices have been flat over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Flat 1, 20 Bannings Vale, BN2 8DB appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 2022 and February 2024, Flat 1, 20 Bannings Vale, BN2 8DB fell from £326,000 to £310,000, a change of £16,000. That works out to roughly -2.7% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Flat 1, 20 Bannings Vale, BN2 8DB have?

The current EPC rating for Flat 1, 20 Bannings Vale, BN2 8DB is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in May 2021. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Flat 1, 20 Bannings Vale, BN2 8DB?

Flat 1, 20 Bannings Vale, BN2 8DB has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Flat 1, 20 Bannings Vale, BN2 8DB use?

The latest EPC at Flat 1, 20 Bannings Vale, BN2 8DB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Flat 1, 20 Bannings Vale, BN2 8DB?

Flat 1, 20 Bannings Vale, BN2 8DB is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is Flat 1, 20 Bannings Vale, BN2 8DB in?

Flat 1, 20 Bannings Vale, BN2 8DB sits in Saltdean, Brighton, Brighton. It falls within the BN2 postcode district in East Sussex.

Is Flat 1, 20 Bannings Vale, BN2 8DB in a safe area?

Police records around Flat 1, 20 Bannings Vale, BN2 8DB 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 Flat 1, 20 Bannings Vale, BN2 8DB?

The closest primary school to Flat 1, 20 Bannings Vale, BN2 8DB is Saltdean Primary School (1.1km), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Peacehaven Community School (2.5km).

What transport links are near Flat 1, 20 Bannings Vale, BN2 8DB?

The closest bus stop to Flat 1, 20 Bannings Vale, BN2 8DB is Martlet House, 110m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Flat 1, 20 Bannings Vale, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8DB

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Flat 1

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

Flat 1 is a semi-detached house in Saltdean, Brighton, Brighton (BN2 8DB). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. At 78 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (78–84 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (May 2021) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor.

Across 2022–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at -2.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£369/sq ft) was about 56.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: February 2024 at £310,000.

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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)

May 2021

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2021from Jun 2010

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 1, 20 Bannings Vale, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 1 has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 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.

Flat 1 valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£325,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -2.7% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£310,000

Growth on file: -2.7% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

14 February 2024Most recent
£310,000
-4.9%over 1 year
3 April 2022
£326,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN2 8DB: £368,000 (2023–2021).

Nearby sales in BN2 8DB

On the street

Versus other Bannings Vale homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Flat 1 is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,974

Street avg £3,451

Above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

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Comparables

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Area

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Martlet House — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

Saltdean Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN2 8DB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN2 8DB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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