2a, Benfield Way, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2DA
About 2a
2a is a semi-detached house in Portslade, Brighton, Brighton (BN41 2DA). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1087 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2014) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). The latest certificate is from April 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
It hasn't traded since May 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £410,000 sits 162.8% above the 2002 sale of £156,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£143/sq ft) was about 44.4% below the postcode norm. At 101 m² it sits well below the postcode median (159 m² across 17 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
Know exactly what you're buying at 2a
Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
2a's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 08 Apr 2024
EPC Rating
Planning history
2a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
2applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 2a
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
£410,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£156,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
26 May 2002Most recent
£156,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BN41 2DA: £835,000 (2025–2020).
Nearby sales in BN41 2DA
5 Benfield Way, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2DA
Sold Mar 2025
£835,00024 Benfield Way, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2DA
Sold Sept 2024
£756,3008 Benfield Way, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2DA
Sold Sept 2024
£972,5007 Benfield Way, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2DA
Sold Dec 2022
£840,00022 Benfield Way, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2DA
Sold Oct 2020
£720,000
Everything we know about 2a, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Benfield Way homes
On years held, 2a stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,545
Street avg £3,528
Floor Area
101 m²
Street avg 177 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 7 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.4 t/year
Street avg 7.9 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
4/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Benfield Way — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Benfield Primary School. 22 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.1dB