What kind of home is 7 Benfield Crescent, BN41 2DB?

7 Benfield Crescent, BN41 2DB is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 7 Benfield Crescent, BN41 2DB last change hands?

7 Benfield Crescent, BN41 2DB last sold for £264,000 in November 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £98,000 in January 1999, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 7 Benfield Crescent, BN41 2DB changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 1999 and November 2013, 7 Benfield Crescent, BN41 2DB rose from £98,000 to £264,000, a change of £166,000. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 7 Benfield Crescent, BN41 2DB?

The current EPC rating for 7 Benfield Crescent, BN41 2DB is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in January 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Benfield Crescent, BN41 2DB?

7 Benfield Crescent, BN41 2DB has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (980 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BN41 2DB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Benfield Crescent, BN41 2DB use?

The latest EPC at 7 Benfield Crescent, BN41 2DB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 7 Benfield Crescent, BN41 2DB?

7 Benfield Crescent, BN41 2DB has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in August 2014 under ref. BH2014/02208. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Benfield Crescent, BN41 2DB?

7 Benfield Crescent, BN41 2DB is in council tax band D.

Which area is 7 Benfield Crescent, BN41 2DB in?

7 Benfield Crescent, BN41 2DB sits in Portslade, Brighton, Brighton. It falls within the BN41 postcode district.

Is 7 Benfield Crescent, BN41 2DB in a safe area?

Police records around 7 Benfield Crescent, BN41 2DB 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.

What schools are near 7 Benfield Crescent, BN41 2DB?

The closest primary school to 7 Benfield Crescent, BN41 2DB is Benfield Primary School (336m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Portslade Aldridge Community Academy (1.6km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 7 Benfield Crescent, BN41 2DB?

The closest bus stop to 7 Benfield Crescent, BN41 2DB is Benfield Crescent, 122m away. The nearest bus option is Sainsbury's West Hove, 281m away.

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7 Benfield Crescent, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2DB

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

91 m²

980 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Benfield Crescent

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

7 Benfield Crescent is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Portslade, Brighton, Brighton (BN41 2DB). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since January 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

Across 1999–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £504,000 sits 90.9% above the 2013 sale of £264,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£270/sq ft) was about 21.9% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in November 2013.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

Building

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jan 2025

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2014from Jan 2012

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Jan 2025from Jul 2014

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Benfield Crescent, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Benfield Crescent has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

Jul 2015
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
BH2015/01265
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Aug 2014
ExtensionOutline
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Prior approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 5.4m, for which the maximum height would be 2.7m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.5m.
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
BH2014/02208
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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.

Current estimate

£504,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£264,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

8 November 2013Most recent
£264,000
+169.4%over 14 years
6 January 1999
£98,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN41 2DB: £460,000 (2020–2018).

Nearby sales in BN41 2DB

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On the street

Versus other Benfield Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

7 Benfield Crescent is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£2,901

Street avg £3,455

Below

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 121 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Above

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Area

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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

Benfield Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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 2DB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN41 2DB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.0dB

Low

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