What type of property is 9 Chichester Close, BN2 8LL?

9 Chichester Close, BN2 8LL is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 9 Chichester Close, BN2 8LL?

9 Chichester Close, BN2 8LL last sold for £179,000 in November 2011, around 15 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £25,000 in March 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 9 Chichester Close, BN2 8LL appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between March 1995 and November 2011, 9 Chichester Close, BN2 8LL rose from £25,000 to £179,000, a change of £154,000. That works out to roughly +12.6% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 9 Chichester Close, BN2 8LL?

The current EPC rating for 9 Chichester Close, BN2 8LL is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in July 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Chichester Close, BN2 8LL?

9 Chichester Close, BN2 8LL has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BN2 8LL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Chichester Close, BN2 8LL heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Chichester Close, BN2 8LL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 9 Chichester Close, BN2 8LL?

9 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 9 Chichester Close, BN2 8LL located?

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

Is 9 Chichester Close, BN2 8LL in a safe area?

Police records around 9 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 9 Chichester Close, BN2 8LL?

The closest primary school to 9 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 9 Chichester Close, BN2 8LL?

The closest bus stop to 9 Chichester Close, BN2 8LL is Linchmere Avenue, 57m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

5 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 9 Chichester Close

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

9 Chichester Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Saltdean, Brighton, Brighton (BN2 8LL). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. At 74 m² this is the 8th 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 (July 2022) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74).

Across 1995–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £287,000 sits 60.3% above the 2011 sale of £179,000. Last sold in November 2011, so it's been off the market for around 15 years. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

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 gardenYes
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)

Jul 2022

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

—

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from Jul 2009

Main Fuel

GasCommunity

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

50%78%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Chichester Close, Wicklands Avenue, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8LL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 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.

9 Chichester Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£287,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.6% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£179,000

Growth on file: 12.6% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

18 November 2011Most recent
£179,000
-5.8%over 5 years
28 September 2006
£190,000
+171.6%over 7 years
19 March 1999
£69,950
+33.2%over 3 years
13 July 1995
£52,500
+110.0%
29 March 1995
£25,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN2 8LL: £321,500 (2025–2018).

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.

9 Chichester Close outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,419

Street avg £3,157

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Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 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 Chichester Drive East, 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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