What type of property is 15 Effingham Close, BN2 8FX?

15 Effingham Close, BN2 8FX is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 15 Effingham Close, BN2 8FX last change hands?

15 Effingham Close, BN2 8FX last sold for £250,000 in January 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £76,000 in October 1996, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 15 Effingham Close, BN2 8FX appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 1996 and January 2012, 15 Effingham Close, BN2 8FX rose from £76,000 to £250,000, a change of £174,000. That works out to roughly +8.1% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 15 Effingham Close, BN2 8FX?

The current EPC rating for 15 Effingham Close, BN2 8FX is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in August 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 15 Effingham Close, BN2 8FX?

15 Effingham Close, BN2 8FX has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 15 Effingham Close, BN2 8FX heated?

The latest EPC at 15 Effingham Close, BN2 8FX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 15 Effingham Close, BN2 8FX?

15 Effingham Close, BN2 8FX is in council tax band D.

Where is 15 Effingham Close, BN2 8FX located?

15 Effingham Close, BN2 8FX sits in Saltdean, Brighton, Brighton. It falls within the BN2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 15 Effingham Close, BN2 8FX?

Police records around 15 Effingham Close, BN2 8FX 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 15 Effingham Close, BN2 8FX?

The closest primary school to 15 Effingham Close, BN2 8FX is Saltdean Primary School (121m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Longhill High School (2.4km).

What is the nearest station to 15 Effingham Close, BN2 8FX?

The closest bus stop to 15 Effingham Close, BN2 8FX is Saxon Close, 165m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Effingham Close, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8FX

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 15 Effingham Close

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

15 Effingham Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Saltdean, Brighton, Brighton (BN2 8FX). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (August 2021) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in March 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Period features are noted in the property record.

Across 1996–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £447,000 sits 78.8% above the 2012 sale of £250,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£252/sq ft) was about 16.8% below the postcode norm. On the market in January 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Heating systemGas
Period featuresYes

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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)

Aug 2021

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2021from Mar 2011

EPC improved fromD65toC69

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

20%69%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Effingham Close, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8FX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Effingham Close 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.

15 Effingham Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£447,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.1% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£250,000

Growth on file: 8.1% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

31 January 2012Most recent
£250,000
+228.9%over 15 years
16 October 1996
£76,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN2 8FX: £430,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in BN2 8FX

On the street

Versus other Effingham Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 15 Effingham Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,717

Street avg £4,172

Strongly below

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 101 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

On par

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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.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

0.2 km

Saxon Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Saltdean Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN2 8FX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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