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4 Ashurst Avenue, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8DR

Notable views5 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
159 m²
1711 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 4 Ashurst Avenue

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

4 Ashurst Avenue is a four-bedroom detached house in Saltdean, Brighton, Brighton (BN2 8DR). It has a recorded floor area of 159 m² (around 1711 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in May 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Other recorded features include notable views.

At 159 m² the property is well over the postcode median (75 m² across 36 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 72% of similar EPCs). Sold December 2024 for £710,000. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2002–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£415/sq ft) was about 40.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms3
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageYes
  • Notable viewsYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Mar 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2022from May 2010
EPC improved fromD61toC74
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%92%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Ashurst Avenue, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 4 Ashurst Avenue, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8DR

2decisions1extensions11documents4nearby
  1. Jun 2018
    Loft ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Proposed roof conversion to include re-pitched roof with front, side and rear gables

    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    LW/18/0100
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConditionsDecision

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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.

Price for 4 Ashurst Avenue has grown more than fourfold since the 2002 starting point.

Current estimate

£709,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.0% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£710,000

Growth on file: 8.0% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 4 December 2024Most recent

    £710,000

    +77.5%over 7 years
  2. 21 November 2017

    £400,000

    +41.3%over 7 years
  3. 3 November 2010

    £283,000

    +53.4%over 7 years
  4. 5 February 2003

    £184,500

    +47.6%over 10 months
  5. 15 April 2002

    £125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN2 8DR: £475,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Ashurst Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 4 Ashurst Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,465

Street avg £4,238

Above

Floor Area

159 m²

Street avg 110 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 Ashurst Avenue

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

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

Cissbury Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

Telscombe Cliffs Academy. 7 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 8DR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN2 8DR

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN2 8DR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.0dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 4 Ashurst Avenue, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8DR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.