What type of property is 9 Benfield Way, BN41 2DA?

9 Benfield Way, BN41 2DA is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for 9 Benfield Way, BN41 2DA?

9 Benfield Way, BN41 2DA last sold for £432,500 in March 2007, around 19 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £299,950 in January 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 9 Benfield Way, BN41 2DA?

Across 3 sales between January 2003 and March 2007, 9 Benfield Way, BN41 2DA rose from £299,950 to £432,500, a change of £132,550. That works out to roughly +9.3% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 9 Benfield Way, BN41 2DA?

The current EPC rating for 9 Benfield Way, BN41 2DA is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Benfield Way, BN41 2DA?

9 Benfield Way, BN41 2DA has a recorded floor area of 153 m² (1,647 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Benfield Way, BN41 2DA heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Benfield Way, BN41 2DA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 9 Benfield Way, BN41 2DA had any planning applications?

9 Benfield Way, BN41 2DA has 2 planning records on file (2 refused), most recent in October 2003. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 9 Benfield Way, BN41 2DA?

9 Benfield Way, BN41 2DA is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 9 Benfield Way, BN41 2DA located?

9 Benfield Way, BN41 2DA sits in Portslade, Brighton, Brighton. It falls within the BN41 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 9 Benfield Way, BN41 2DA?

Police records around 9 Benfield Way, BN41 2DA 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 9 Benfield Way, BN41 2DA?

The closest primary school to 9 Benfield Way, BN41 2DA is Benfield Primary School (192m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Portslade Aldridge Community Academy (1.7km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 9 Benfield Way, BN41 2DA?

The closest bus stop to 9 Benfield Way, BN41 2DA is Benfield Way, 152m away. The nearest bus option is Sainsbury's West Hove, 297m away.

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9 Benfield Way, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2DA

3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

153 m²

1647 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 9 Benfield Way

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

9 Benfield Way is a detached house in Portslade, Brighton, Brighton (BN41 2DA). It has a recorded floor area of 153 m² (around 1647 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in August 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

It hasn't traded since March 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 82% of similar EPCs). 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused. Across 2003–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £617,000 is 42.7% above the 2007 sale price.

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Valuation

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jul 2024

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Aug 2013

EPC improved fromD63toC73

Main Fuel

GasCommunity

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

12%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2024from Jul 2024

Main Fuel

CommunityGas

Fuel source changed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (25 kWp) installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Benfield Way, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2DA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

Oct 2003
SubdivisionFull
In report
Change of use from residential chalet bungalow to 2 no. self-contained 1 bed flats and offices.
Change of Use
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
BH2003/02551/FP
View planning record
May 2003
ExtensionFull
In report
Change of use from residential to childrens day nursery (38 places). Including extensions, alterations and residential in part of first floor.
Reference
BH2003/01056/FP
View planning record

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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.

9 Benfield Way saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£617,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.3% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2007)

£432,500

Growth on file: 9.3% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

7 March 2007Most recent
£432,500
+33.1%over 3 years
6 January 2004
£325,000
+8.4%over 11 months
30 January 2003
£299,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN41 2DA: £835,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in BN41 2DA

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On the street

Versus other Benfield Way homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 9 Benfield Way runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,827

Street avg £3,443

On par

Floor Area

153 m²

Street avg 174 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 8.0 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

0.2 km

Benfield Way — 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 2DA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN41 2DA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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