What type of property is 12 South Street, BN41 2LE?

12 South Street, BN41 2LE is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 12 South Street, BN41 2LE last change hands?

12 South Street, BN41 2LE last sold for £177,500 in November 2010, around 16 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 12 South Street, BN41 2LE?

The current EPC rating for 12 South Street, BN41 2LE is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in August 2018. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2010 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 South Street, BN41 2LE?

12 South Street, BN41 2LE has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BN41 2LE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 South Street, BN41 2LE heated?

The latest EPC at 12 South Street, BN41 2LE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 12 South Street, BN41 2LE had any planning applications?

12 South Street, BN41 2LE has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in October 2011. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 12 South Street, BN41 2LE?

12 South Street, BN41 2LE is in council tax band C.

Where is 12 South Street, BN41 2LE located?

12 South Street, BN41 2LE sits in Portslade, Brighton, Brighton. It falls within the BN41 postcode district.

Is 12 South Street, BN41 2LE in a safe area?

Police records around 12 South Street, BN41 2LE 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 12 South Street, BN41 2LE?

The closest primary school to 12 South Street, BN41 2LE is Peter Gladwin Primary School (242m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Portslade Aldridge Community Academy (980m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 12 South Street, BN41 2LE?

The closest bus stop to 12 South Street, BN41 2LE is Old Village, 81m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 South Street, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2LE

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 South Street

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

12 South Street is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Portslade, Brighton, Brighton (BN41 2LE). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2018) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It hasn't traded since November 2010, a hold of 16 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £416,000 sits 134.4% above the 2010 sale of £177,500. One planning record on file: new windows approved in 2011. Past consents include new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road
Cul-de-sacYes

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 2)

Aug 2018

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2018from Apr 2010

EPC improved fromE51toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

PoorAverage

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

22%67%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 South Street, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2LE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Oct 2011
RenovationFull
In report
Replacement of existing timber bay windows at front elevation with upvc windows.
Agent
Mr Nigel Patterson
Council
Portslade Old Village
New Windows
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
BH2011/02551
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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.

12 South Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£416,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2010)

£177,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

26 November 2010Most recent
£177,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN41 2LE: £310,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in BN41 2LE

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On the street

Versus other South Street homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 12 South Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,432

Street avg £3,223

Below

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 113 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 5.5 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

Old Village — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Peter Gladwin Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN41 2LE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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