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26 Bishopstone Drive, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8FF

EPC ASolar panelsNotable views3 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
138 m²
1485 sq ft
Energy rating
A
Score 110
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 26 Bishopstone Drive

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

26 Bishopstone Drive is a four-bedroom detached house in Saltdean, Brighton, Brighton (BN2 8FF). It has a recorded floor area of 138 m² (around 1485 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2023) returns an A (score 110), the top energy band on the EPC scale. When first surveyed in August 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include notable views. Period features are noted in the property record. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 138 m² it's 25.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (110 m² median across 29 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. It changed hands recently, sold March 2025 for £690,000. Across 2007–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,000,000 is 44.9% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£465/sq ft) was about 83.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused.

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenWrap around
  • ParkingAllocated
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Solar panelsYes
  • Period featuresYes
  • Previously extendedYes
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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.

26 Bishopstone Drive ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2023

EPC Rating

A
A110
B
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
-1.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Aug 2012
EPC improved fromD64toA110
Windows
Full DoubleTriple

Windows upgraded to triple glazing

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC A

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Bishopstone Drive, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8FF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 26 Bishopstone Drive, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8FF

2decisions1extensions19documents4nearby
  1. Aug 2013
    RenovationFull
    Outcome in report

    Alterations to dwelling including creation of additional floor incorporating external terrace with glass balustrade, installation of external staircase to side elevation, alterations to fenestration and associated works.

    Documents
    15 docs on file
    Reference
    BH2013/01779
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
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  • The 19 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2007.

Current estimate

£1,000,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£690,000

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 20 March 2025Most recent

    £690,000

    +76.0%over 9 years

  2. 13 May 2015

    £392,000

    +20.6%over 7 years

  3. 21 October 2007

    £325,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN2 8FF: £515,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Bishopstone Drive homes

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

Years Held for 26 Bishopstone Drive lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,000

Street avg £3,901

Strongly above

Floor Area

138 m²

Street avg 116 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

-1.5 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 26 Bishopstone Drive

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£707k

1 Brambletyne Avenue, Saltdean

BN2 8EL

4 bed2 bath
£541k

1 Coombe Rise, Saltdean

BN2 8QN

4 bed2 bath
£501k

1 Bishopstone Drive, Saltdean

BN2 8FF

4 bed2 bath
£791k

1 Founthill Avenue, Saltdean

BN2 8SG

5 bed2 bath
£648k

1 Ashdown Avenue, Saltdean

BN2 8AH

3 bed2 bath
£614k

1 Eileen Avenue, Saltdean

BN2 8AD

5 bed
£519k

1 Bannings Vale, Saltdean

BN2 8DB

3 bed1 bath
£499k

1 Chichester Drive East, Saltdean

BN2 8LD

3 bed1 bath
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

Falmer Avenue North — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Saltdean Primary School. 6 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 8FF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN2 8FF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN2 8FF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 26 Bishopstone Drive, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8FF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.