What type of property is 8 Links Close, BN41 1XN?

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

What was the last sold price for 8 Links Close, BN41 1XN?

8 Links Close, BN41 1XN last sold for £178,500 in July 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £95,250 in May 2002, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Links Close, BN41 1XN changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2002 and July 2015, 8 Links Close, BN41 1XN rose from £95,250 to £178,500, a change of £83,250. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Links Close, BN41 1XN?

The current EPC rating for 8 Links Close, BN41 1XN is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in August 2020. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2009. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Links Close, BN41 1XN?

8 Links Close, BN41 1XN has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Links Close, BN41 1XN heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Links Close, BN41 1XN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Links Close, BN41 1XN?

8 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 8 Links Close, BN41 1XN located?

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

Is 8 Links Close, BN41 1XN in a safe area?

Police records around 8 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 8 Links Close, BN41 1XN?

The closest primary school to 8 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 transport links are near 8 Links Close, BN41 1XN?

The closest bus stop to 8 Links Close, BN41 1XN is Portslade Station, 90m away. The nearest rail option is Portslade Rail Station, 124m away.

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8 Links Close, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1XN

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor Ground

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Links Close

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

8 Links Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Portslade, Brighton, Brighton (BN41 1XN). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2020) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good.

Across 2002–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £265,000 is 48.5% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£302/sq ft) was about 18.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in July 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years.

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Valuation

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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
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingYes

Building

Central heatingYes
RefurbishedYes

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)

Aug 2020

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2020from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromD62toC70

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Links Close, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1XN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

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

Current estimate

£265,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£178,500

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

29 July 2015Most recent
£178,500
+87.4%over 13 years
13 May 2002
£95,250

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.

On floor area, 8 Links Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,245

Street avg £3,065

Below

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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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FAQ

Common questions

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