What type of property is 1 Abbotsbury Close, BN2 8SR?

1 Abbotsbury Close, BN2 8SR is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 1 Abbotsbury Close, BN2 8SR last change hands?

1 Abbotsbury Close, BN2 8SR last sold for £240,000 in December 2006, around 19 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Abbotsbury Close, BN2 8SR?

The current EPC rating for 1 Abbotsbury Close, BN2 8SR is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in May 2022. It has dropped from a C recorded in August 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Abbotsbury Close, BN2 8SR?

1 Abbotsbury Close, BN2 8SR has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (1,130 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BN2 8SR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Abbotsbury Close, BN2 8SR heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Abbotsbury Close, BN2 8SR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 Abbotsbury Close, BN2 8SR?

1 Abbotsbury Close, BN2 8SR has 8 planning records on file (1 approved, 5 refused), most recent in September 2017. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Abbotsbury Close, BN2 8SR?

1 Abbotsbury Close, BN2 8SR is in council tax band D.

Where is 1 Abbotsbury Close, BN2 8SR located?

1 Abbotsbury Close, BN2 8SR sits in Saltdean, Brighton, Brighton. It falls within the BN2 postcode district.

Is 1 Abbotsbury Close, BN2 8SR in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Abbotsbury Close, BN2 8SR 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 1 Abbotsbury Close, BN2 8SR?

The closest primary school to 1 Abbotsbury Close, BN2 8SR is Saltdean Primary School (779m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Longhill High School (2.6km).

What is the nearest station to 1 Abbotsbury Close, BN2 8SR?

The closest bus stop to 1 Abbotsbury Close, BN2 8SR is Chichester Drive West, 58m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Abbotsbury Close, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8SR

8 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

105 m²

1130 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Abbotsbury Close

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

1 Abbotsbury Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Saltdean, Brighton, Brighton (BN2 8SR). It has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (around 1130 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (August 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

Held since December 2006 — that's 19 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £389,000 sits 62.1% above the 2006 sale of £240,000. 8 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 5 refused. Past consents include HMO conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

ParkingOff road

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

May 2022

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2022from Aug 2013

EPC improved fromC74toE47

Heating System

Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2022from Mar 2022

EPC improved fromE47toD68

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

100%79%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Abbotsbury Close, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8SR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

8 applications on record at 1 Abbotsbury Close, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8SR

6decisions1extensions63documents4nearby

Flagged:RetrospectiveHMO conversionSubdivision

Apr 2007
New BuildOutline
Outcome in report
Outline application for an attached end of terrace dwelling
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
BH2007/00196
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More recent applications — locked
RenovationSept 2017Decision
FullOct 2016Decision

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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.

1 Abbotsbury Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£389,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2006)

£240,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

15 December 2006Most recent
£240,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN2 8SR: £360,000 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in BN2 8SR

On the street

Versus other Abbotsbury Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 1 Abbotsbury Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,286

Street avg £3,555

Strongly below

Floor Area

105 m²

Street avg 99 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

On par

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Area

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Chichester Drive West — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 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 8SR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN2 8SR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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