What type of property is 14 Chichester Close, BN2 8LL?

14 Chichester Close, BN2 8LL is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 14 Chichester Close, BN2 8LL last change hands?

14 Chichester Close, BN2 8LL last sold for £275,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £125,500 in November 2003, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 14 Chichester Close, BN2 8LL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2003 and March 2025, 14 Chichester Close, BN2 8LL rose from £125,500 to £275,000, a change of £149,500. That works out to roughly +3.7% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 14 Chichester Close, BN2 8LL have?

The current EPC rating for 14 Chichester Close, BN2 8LL is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in November 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 14 Chichester Close, BN2 8LL?

14 Chichester Close, BN2 8LL has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BN2 8LL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 14 Chichester Close, BN2 8LL heated?

The latest EPC at 14 Chichester Close, BN2 8LL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 14 Chichester Close, BN2 8LL?

14 Chichester Close, BN2 8LL 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.

Where is 14 Chichester Close, BN2 8LL located?

14 Chichester Close, BN2 8LL sits in Saltdean, Brighton, Brighton. It falls within the BN2 postcode district.

Is 14 Chichester Close, BN2 8LL in a safe area?

Police records around 14 Chichester Close, BN2 8LL 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 14 Chichester Close, BN2 8LL?

The closest primary school to 14 Chichester Close, BN2 8LL is Saltdean Primary School (535m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Longhill High School (2.7km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 14 Chichester Close, BN2 8LL?

The closest bus stop to 14 Chichester Close, BN2 8LL is Linchmere Avenue, 57m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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14 Chichester Close, Wicklands Avenue, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8LL

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor Ground

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 14 Chichester Close

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

14 Chichester Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Saltdean, Brighton, Brighton (BN2 8LL). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. At 60 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 12 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 26–86 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. Other recorded features include a balcony. The latest certificate (November 2018) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71).

Most recent transfer was March 2025 at £275,000 — fresh data. Across 2003–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£426/sq ft) was about 113.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 60 m² it's 17.8% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (73 m² median across 11 EPCs).

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingAllocated
BalconyYes

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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)

Nov 2018

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

—

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2018from Nov 2008

Main Fuel

GasCommunity

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Low Energy Lighting

10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Chichester Close, Wicklands Avenue, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8LL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Chichester 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.

14 Chichester Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2003.

Current estimate

£285,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£275,000

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

28 March 2025Most recent
£275,000
+119.1%over 21 years
11 November 2003
£125,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN2 8LL: £321,500 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in BN2 8LL

On the street

Versus other Chichester Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

14 Chichester Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,583

Street avg £2,960

Strongly above

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Below

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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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1 Cowden Road, Saltdean

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Linchmere Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 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 8LL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN2 8LL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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