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18 Saltdean Drive, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8SB

Notable views2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
179 m²
1927 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 18 Saltdean Drive

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

18 Saltdean Drive is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Saltdean, Brighton, Brighton (BN2 8SB). It has a recorded floor area of 179 m² (around 1927 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in February 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Other recorded features include notable views, outbuildings and a basement.

At 179 m² the property is well over the postcode median (131 m² across 38 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2000–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £795,000 sits 91.6% above the 2015 sale of £415,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£215/sq ft) was about 15.7% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in June 2015.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms3
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • BasementYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingOff street
  • OutbuildingsYes
  • Notable viewsYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 18 Saltdean Drive

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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)
Jul 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from Feb 2012
EPC improved fromE52toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CPermanent outbuildings

Because the property has permanent outbuildings, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Saltdean Drive, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8SB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 18 Saltdean Drive, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8SB

2decisions2extensions13documents4nearby
  1. Jul 2015
    Loft ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Creation of rear dormer, installation of front roof light and replacement of existing rear window with bi-folding doors.

    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    BH2015/01928
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Loft ConversionDecision

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  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 4 notable nearby
  • The 13 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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 grown by over 3x since 2000.

Current estimate

£795,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.0% per year over 15 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2015)

£415,000

Growth on file: 8.0% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 3 June 2015Most recent

    £415,000

    +209.7%over 14 years

  2. 16 October 2000

    £134,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN2 8SB: £560,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Saltdean Drive homes

Four headline reads against 35 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 18 Saltdean Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,318

Street avg £3,015

Below

Floor Area

179 m²

Street avg 143 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 5.9 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 18 Saltdean Drive

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

Larger development activity nearby

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£791k

1 Founthill Avenue, Saltdean

BN2 8SG

5 bed2 bath
£614k

1 Eileen Avenue, Saltdean

BN2 8AD

5 bed
£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
£648k

1 Ashdown Avenue, Saltdean

BN2 8AH

3 bed2 bath
£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

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Chichester Drive West — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Saltdean Primary School. 5 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 8SB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN2 8SB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN2 8SB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

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 18 Saltdean Drive, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8SB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.