What kind of home is 12 Links Close, BN41 1XN?

12 Links Close, BN41 1XN is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 12 Links Close, BN41 1XN last change hands?

12 Links Close, BN41 1XN last sold for £232,500 in March 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Links Close, BN41 1XN?

The current EPC rating for 12 Links Close, BN41 1XN is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in May 2019. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Links Close, BN41 1XN?

12 Links Close, BN41 1XN has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Links Close, BN41 1XN use?

The latest EPC at 12 Links Close, BN41 1XN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Links Close, BN41 1XN?

12 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 12 Links Close, BN41 1XN in?

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

What is crime like near 12 Links Close, BN41 1XN?

Police records around 12 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 12 Links Close, BN41 1XN?

The closest primary school to 12 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.

What is the nearest station to 12 Links Close, BN41 1XN?

The closest bus stop to 12 Links Close, BN41 1XN is Portslade Station, 90m away. The nearest rail option is Portslade Rail Station, 124m away.

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12 Links Close, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1XN

Extendable

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 1st

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Links Close

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

12 Links Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Portslade, Brighton, Brighton (BN41 1XN). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. At 57 m² this is the 7th 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. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good.

Today's modelled estimate of £265,000 is 14% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£379/sq ft) was about 61.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: March 2023 at £232,500.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff street
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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)

May 2019

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2019from May 2009

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

15%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Links Close, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1XN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 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.

12 Links Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£265,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£232,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

3 March 2023Most recent
£232,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN41 1XN: £245,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in BN41 1XN

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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.

CO₂ Emissions for 12 Links Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,079

Street avg £3,018

Above

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

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 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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 12 Links Close, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1XN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.