16 Benfield Crescent, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2DB
About 16 Benfield Crescent
16 Benfield Crescent is a four-bedroom detached house in Portslade, Brighton, Brighton (BN41 2DB). It has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (around 1152 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in July 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot.
Today's modelled estimate of £649,000 sits 69.5% above the 2013 sale of £383,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£333/sq ft) was about 18.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 70% of similar EPCs). 13 years since the last transfer (July 2013).
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
- FireplaceYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- LandYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Roof insulation improved
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Cavity wall insulation installed
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
16 Benfield Crescent has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
2applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
16 Benfield Crescent valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£649,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£383,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
24 July 2013Most recent
£383,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BN41 2DB: £460,000 (2020–2018).
Nearby sales in BN41 2DB
20 Benfield Crescent, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2DB
Sold May 2020
£645,00010 Benfield Crescent, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2DB
Sold Nov 2019
£451,00011 Benfield Crescent, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2DB
Sold Sept 2018
£460,0009 Benfield Crescent, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2DB
Sold Jan 2018
£370,0001 Benfield Crescent, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2DB
Sold Dec 2015
£685,000
Everything we know about 16 Benfield Crescent, 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 Crescent homes
On co₂ emissions, 16 Benfield Crescent stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,579
Street avg £3,380
Floor Area
107 m²
Street avg 119 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.4 t/year
Street avg 4.9 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
0.1 km
Benfield Crescent — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 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
54.2dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.0dB