What kind of home is 8 Badger Close, BN41 2EQ?

8 Badger Close, BN41 2EQ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 8 Badger Close, BN41 2EQ last change hands?

8 Badger Close, BN41 2EQ last sold for £390,000 in March 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £77,950 in April 1995, so prices have been rising over 28 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Badger Close, BN41 2EQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 1995 and March 2023, 8 Badger Close, BN41 2EQ rose from £77,950 to £390,000, a change of £312,050. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Badger Close, BN41 2EQ?

The current EPC rating for 8 Badger Close, BN41 2EQ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in August 2016. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Badger Close, BN41 2EQ?

8 Badger Close, BN41 2EQ has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Badger Close, BN41 2EQ use?

The latest EPC at 8 Badger Close, BN41 2EQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Badger Close, BN41 2EQ?

8 Badger Close, BN41 2EQ is in council tax band D.

Which area is 8 Badger Close, BN41 2EQ in?

8 Badger Close, BN41 2EQ sits in Portslade, Brighton, Brighton. It falls within the BN41 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Badger Close, BN41 2EQ?

Police records around 8 Badger Close, BN41 2EQ 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 8 Badger Close, BN41 2EQ?

The closest primary school to 8 Badger Close, BN41 2EQ is Peter Gladwin Primary School (351m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Portslade Aldridge Community Academy (804m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Badger Close, BN41 2EQ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Badger Close, BN41 2EQ is Foredown Tower, 101m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Badger Close, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2EQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Badger Close

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

8 Badger Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Portslade, Brighton, Brighton (BN41 2EQ). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2016) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Across 1995–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£525/sq ft) was about 102.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £390,000 in March 2023.

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Risks

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-west-facing
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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)

Aug 2016

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2014from May 2011

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2016from Nov 2014

EPC improved fromD63toC70

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Badger Close, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2EQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Badger Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications 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.

Price for 8 Badger Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.

Current estimate

£411,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£390,000

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

30 March 2023Most recent
£390,000
+400.3%over 27 years
17 April 1995
£77,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN41 2EQ: £390,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in BN41 2EQ

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On the street

Versus other Badger Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Badger Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,652

Street avg £4,685

Strongly above

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 73 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Foredown Tower — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Peter Gladwin Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN41 2EQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN41 2EQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

Low

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