What kind of home is 10a, Hamsey Road, BN2 8DE?

10a, Hamsey Road, BN2 8DE is a semi-detached house.

When did 10a, Hamsey Road, BN2 8DE last change hands?

10a, Hamsey Road, BN2 8DE last sold for £135,000 in July 2003, around 23 years ago. Before that, it sold for £77,500 in October 2000, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 10a, Hamsey Road, BN2 8DE appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2000 and July 2003, 10a, Hamsey Road, BN2 8DE rose from £77,500 to £135,000, a change of £57,500. That works out to roughly +22.6% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 10a, Hamsey Road, BN2 8DE?

The current EPC rating for 10a, Hamsey Road, BN2 8DE is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 10a, Hamsey Road, BN2 8DE?

10a, Hamsey Road, BN2 8DE has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 10a, Hamsey Road, BN2 8DE use?

The latest EPC at 10a, Hamsey Road, BN2 8DE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 10a, Hamsey Road, BN2 8DE?

10a, Hamsey Road, BN2 8DE 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 10a, Hamsey Road, BN2 8DE in?

10a, Hamsey Road, BN2 8DE sits in Saltdean, Brighton, Brighton. It falls within the BN2 postcode district in East Sussex.

What is crime like near 10a, Hamsey Road, BN2 8DE?

Police records around 10a, Hamsey Road, BN2 8DE 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 10a, Hamsey Road, BN2 8DE?

The closest primary school to 10a, Hamsey Road, BN2 8DE is Saltdean Primary School (1.2km), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Peacehaven Community School (2.4km).

What transport links are near 10a, Hamsey Road, BN2 8DE?

The closest bus stop to 10a, Hamsey Road, BN2 8DE is Martlet House, 192m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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10a, Hamsey Road, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8DE

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 10a

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

10a is a semi-detached house in Saltdean, Brighton, Brighton (BN2 8DE). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since July 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2000–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 22.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £365,000 sits 170.4% above the 2003 sale of £135,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£148/sq ft) was about 50.7% below the postcode norm.

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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.

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 10a, Hamsey Road, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8DE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

10a has no planning applications on record.

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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.

10a's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (2000).

Current estimate

£365,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 22.6% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2003)

£135,000

Growth on file: 22.6% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

15 July 2003Most recent
£135,000
+74.2%over 2 years
24 October 2000
£77,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN2 8DE: £460,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in BN2 8DE

On the street

Versus other Hamsey Road homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 10a lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,588

Street avg £4,357

Strongly below

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£368k

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BN2 8EG

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£380k

1 Cissbury Crescent, Saltdean

BN2 8EN

2 bed1 bath

£389k

1 Abbotsbury Close, Saltdean

BN2 8SR

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£399k

1 Coombe Vale, Saltdean

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£419k

1 Coombe Farm, Knowle Cottage, Westfield Avenue North, Saltdean

BN2 8HP

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1 Glyndebourne Avenue, Saltdean

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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

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Martlet House — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 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 8DE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN2 8DE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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