What type of property is 15 Links Close, BN41 1XN?

15 Links Close, BN41 1XN is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 15 Links Close, BN41 1XN last change hands?

15 Links Close, BN41 1XN last sold for £235,000 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £72,000 in April 2006, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 15 Links Close, BN41 1XN changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 2006 and August 2024, 15 Links Close, BN41 1XN rose from £72,000 to £235,000, a change of £163,000. That works out to roughly +6.7% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 15 Links Close, BN41 1XN?

The current EPC rating for 15 Links Close, BN41 1XN is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in October 2018. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2008. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 15 Links Close, BN41 1XN?

15 Links Close, BN41 1XN has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 15 Links Close, BN41 1XN heated?

The latest EPC at 15 Links Close, BN41 1XN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 15 Links Close, BN41 1XN?

15 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.

Where is 15 Links Close, BN41 1XN located?

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

How safe is the area around 15 Links Close, BN41 1XN?

Police records around 15 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.

Which schools serve 15 Links Close, BN41 1XN?

The closest primary school to 15 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 15 Links Close, BN41 1XN?

The closest bus stop to 15 Links Close, BN41 1XN is Portslade Station, 90m away. The nearest rail option is Portslade Rail Station, 124m away.

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15 Links Close, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1XN

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 1st

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 15 Links Close

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

15 Links Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Portslade, Brighton, Brighton (BN41 1XN). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. At 61 m² this is the 16th 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 (October 2018) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Very Good to Good.

Across 2006–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£358/sq ft) was about 40.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £235,000 in August 2024.

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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

Communal gardenYes
ParkingOff street

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)

Oct 2018

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2018from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromD62toC75

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

GoodVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

14%67%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Links Close, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1XN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 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.

15 Links Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2006.

Current estimate

£238,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£235,000

Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

8 August 2024Most recent
£235,000
+226.4%over 18 years
9 April 2006
£72,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN41 1XN: £250,000 (2025–2023).

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.

On epc rating, 15 Links Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,852

Street avg £3,031

Above

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 62 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

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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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Common questions

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