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6 Saltdean Drive, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8SB

Extendable2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
254 m²
2734 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 6 Saltdean Drive

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

6 Saltdean Drive is an eight-bedroom detached house in Saltdean, Brighton, Brighton (BN2 8SB). It has a recorded floor area of 254 m² (around 2734 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in October 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 254 m² the property is well over the postcode median (131 m² across 38 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 8 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. Today's modelled estimate of £868,000 sits 247.2% above the 2011 sale of £250,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£91/sq ft) was about 63.1% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in December 2011 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

  • Bedrooms8
  • Bathrooms3
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
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Everything you need to know about 6 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.

6 Saltdean Drive's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
6.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from Oct 2011
EPC improved fromD68toC75
Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
47%82%

More low energy lighting installed

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Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Saltdean Drive, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8SB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 6 Saltdean Drive, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8SB

2decisions1extensions20documents4nearby
  1. Feb 2012
    Loft ConversionOutline
    Outcome in report

    Certificate of lawfulness for proposed loft conversion with dormer and rooflight to both side elevations and hip to gable roof extension to rear. Conversion of basement to habitable rooms and conversion of garage to bedroom.

    Extension
    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    BH2011/03371
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
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  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 4 notable nearby
  • The 20 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.

6 Saltdean Drive's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2011).

Current estimate

£868,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2011)

£250,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 December 2011Most recent

    £250,000

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.

Floor Area for 6 Saltdean Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£984

Street avg £3,058

Strongly below

Floor Area

254 m²

Street avg 141 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

10 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.4 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 6 Saltdean 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
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.

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