What kind of home is 2 Vale Gardens, BN41 1GQ?

2 Vale Gardens, BN41 1GQ is a detached house.

What did 2 Vale Gardens, BN41 1GQ sell for?

2 Vale Gardens, BN41 1GQ last sold for £319,000 in July 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £237,500 in March 2016, so prices have been rising over 1 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Vale Gardens, BN41 1GQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2016 and July 2017, 2 Vale Gardens, BN41 1GQ rose from £237,500 to £319,000, a change of £81,500. That works out to roughly +25.2% per year compounded over 1 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Vale Gardens, BN41 1GQ have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Vale Gardens, BN41 1GQ is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in November 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in December 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Vale Gardens, BN41 1GQ?

2 Vale Gardens, BN41 1GQ has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (538 sq ft). That makes it about 23% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BN41 1GQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Vale Gardens, BN41 1GQ use?

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

What is the council tax band for 2 Vale Gardens, BN41 1GQ?

2 Vale Gardens, BN41 1GQ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 2 Vale Gardens, BN41 1GQ in?

2 Vale Gardens, BN41 1GQ sits in Portslade, Brighton, Brighton. It falls within the BN41 postcode district.

Is 2 Vale Gardens, BN41 1GQ in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Vale Gardens, BN41 1GQ 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 2 Vale Gardens, BN41 1GQ?

The closest primary school to 2 Vale Gardens, BN41 1GQ is St Mary's Catholic Primary School (203m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Portslade Aldridge Community Academy (2.0km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 Vale Gardens, BN41 1GQ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Vale Gardens, BN41 1GQ is Portslade Health Centre, 68m away. The nearest rail option is Fishersgate Rail Station, 375m away.

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2 Vale Gardens, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1GQ

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

50 m²

538 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Vale Gardens

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

2 Vale Gardens is a detached house in Portslade, Brighton, Brighton (BN41 1GQ). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in December 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74).

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 70% of similar EPCs). 9 years since the last transfer (July 2017). Across 2016–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 25.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £414,000 is 29.8% above the 2017 sale price.

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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)

Nov 2025

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2025from Dec 2015

EPC improved fromE47toD66

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Vale Gardens, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1GQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Vale Gardens 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.

2 Vale Gardens changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£414,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 25.2% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2017)

£319,000

Growth on file: 25.2% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

16 July 2017Most recent
£319,000
+34.3%over 1 year
23 March 2016
£237,500

Median price across the last 1 sales in BN41 1GQ: £228,500 (2016–2016).

Nearby sales in BN41 1GQ

5 Vale Gardens, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1GQ
Sold Feb 2016
£228,500

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Everything we know about 2 Vale Gardens, in one report

What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.

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On the street

Versus other Vale Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 2 Vale Gardens lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 67 (D)

Below

Floor Area

50 m²

Street avg 55 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

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 Health Centre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Mary's Catholic Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN41 1GQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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