What kind of home is 2a, Vale Road, BN41 1GF?

2a, Vale Road, BN41 1GF is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 2a, Vale Road, BN41 1GF?

The current EPC rating for 2a, Vale Road, BN41 1GF is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in October 2010 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2a, Vale Road, BN41 1GF?

2a, Vale Road, BN41 1GF has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft). That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BN41 1GF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2a, Vale Road, BN41 1GF use?

The latest EPC at 2a, Vale Road, BN41 1GF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2a, Vale Road, BN41 1GF?

2a, Vale Road, BN41 1GF 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.

Which area is 2a, Vale Road, BN41 1GF in?

2a, Vale Road, BN41 1GF sits in Portslade, Brighton, Brighton. It falls within the BN41 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2a, Vale Road, BN41 1GF?

Police records around 2a, Vale Road, BN41 1GF show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 34% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2a, Vale Road, BN41 1GF?

The closest primary school to 2a, Vale Road, BN41 1GF is Benfield Primary School (347m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre (2.1km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2a, Vale Road, BN41 1GF?

The closest bus stop to 2a, Vale Road, BN41 1GF is Portslade Railway Station, 101m away. The nearest rail option is Portslade Rail Station, 193m away.

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2a, Vale Road, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1GF

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 02

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2a

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

2a is a semi-detached house in Portslade, Brighton, Brighton (BN41 1GF). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (October 2010); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. At 76 m² this is the 7th smallest of 14 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 42–124 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 14 units on file.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Oct 2010

EPC improved fromB81toD64

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2a, Vale Road, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1GF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2a has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

7applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

2a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£266,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN41 1GF: £545,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in BN41 1GF

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On the street

Versus other Vale Road homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 2a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

64 (D)

Street avg 53 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

Comparables

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Portslade Railway Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Benfield Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN41 1GF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN41 1GF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.3dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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