How energy efficient is 1 Links Close, BN41 1XN?

The current EPC rating for 1 Links Close, BN41 1XN is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in December 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in December 2008. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Links Close, BN41 1XN?

1 Links Close, BN41 1XN has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Links Close, BN41 1XN use?

The latest EPC at 1 Links Close, BN41 1XN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Links Close, BN41 1XN?

1 Links Close, BN41 1XN 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 1 Links Close, BN41 1XN in?

1 Links Close, BN41 1XN sits in Portslade, Brighton, Brighton. It falls within the BN41 postcode district.

Is 1 Links Close, BN41 1XN in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Links Close, BN41 1XN 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 1 Links Close, BN41 1XN?

The closest primary school to 1 Links Close, BN41 1XN is Benfield Primary School (243m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre (1.9km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Links Close, BN41 1XN?

The closest bus stop to 1 Links Close, BN41 1XN is Portslade Station, 90m away. The nearest rail option is Portslade Rail Station, 124m away.

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1 Links Close, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1XN

Property type

End terrace

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Links Close

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

1 Links Close is an end-of-terrace house in Portslade, Brighton, Brighton (BN41 1XN). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. At 58 m² this is the 10th smallest of 25 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 54–87 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in December 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Poor; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Dec 2025

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2015from Dec 2008

Low Energy Lighting

0%38%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2025from Dec 2015

EPC improved fromD63toC70

Low Energy Lighting

38%73%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Links Close, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1XN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Links Close 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.

1 Links Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£245,000

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 1XN: £245,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in BN41 1XN

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Everything we know about 1 Links Close, 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 Links Close homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 1 Links Close stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 68 (D)

On par

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 62 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

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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 Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 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 1XN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN41 1XN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.7dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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