What kind of home is 3 Bush Cottage Close, BN41 2GU?

3 Bush Cottage Close, BN41 2GU is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 3 Bush Cottage Close, BN41 2GU last change hands?

3 Bush Cottage Close, BN41 2GU last sold for £275,000 in July 2014, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Bush Cottage Close, BN41 2GU?

The current EPC rating for 3 Bush Cottage Close, BN41 2GU is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Bush Cottage Close, BN41 2GU?

3 Bush Cottage Close, BN41 2GU has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Bush Cottage Close, BN41 2GU use?

The latest EPC at 3 Bush Cottage Close, BN41 2GU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Bush Cottage Close, BN41 2GU?

3 Bush Cottage Close, BN41 2GU is in council tax band D.

Which area is 3 Bush Cottage Close, BN41 2GU in?

3 Bush Cottage Close, BN41 2GU sits in Portslade, Brighton, Brighton. It falls within the BN41 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 3 Bush Cottage Close, BN41 2GU?

Police records around 3 Bush Cottage Close, BN41 2GU 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 3 Bush Cottage Close, BN41 2GU?

The closest primary school to 3 Bush Cottage Close, BN41 2GU is Peter Gladwin Primary School (596m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Portslade Aldridge Community Academy (1.1km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3 Bush Cottage Close, BN41 2GU?

The closest bus stop to 3 Bush Cottage Close, BN41 2GU is New Barn Close, 65m away. The nearest bus option is Sainsbury's West Hove, 806m away.

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3 Bush Cottage Close, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2GU

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 3 Bush Cottage Close

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

3 Bush Cottage Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Portslade, Brighton, Brighton (BN41 2GU). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Today's modelled estimate of £413,000 sits 50.2% above the 2014 sale of £275,000. 12 years since the last transfer (July 2014).

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
ConservatoryYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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 2)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2024from Feb 2014

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Bush Cottage Close, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2GU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Bush Cottage 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.

3 Bush Cottage Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£413,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£275,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

17 July 2014Most recent
£275,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN41 2GU: £385,000 (2023–2020).

Nearby sales in BN41 2GU

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On the street

Versus other Bush Cottage Close homes

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

On epc rating, 3 Bush Cottage Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,819

Street avg £4,042

Below

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 78 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Brighton district page.

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

New Barn Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 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 2GU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN41 2GU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.7dB

Low

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