What kind of home is 8 Drovers Close, BN41 2QE?

8 Drovers Close, BN41 2QE is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 8 Drovers Close, BN41 2QE have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Drovers Close, BN41 2QE is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in September 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Drovers Close, BN41 2QE?

8 Drovers Close, BN41 2QE has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Drovers Close, BN41 2QE use?

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

What is the council tax band for 8 Drovers Close, BN41 2QE?

8 Drovers Close, BN41 2QE is in council tax band C.

Which area is 8 Drovers Close, BN41 2QE in?

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

What is crime like near 8 Drovers Close, BN41 2QE?

Police records around 8 Drovers Close, BN41 2QE 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 Drovers Close, BN41 2QE?

The closest primary school to 8 Drovers Close, BN41 2QE is Peter Gladwin Primary School (672m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Portslade Aldridge Community Academy (1.2km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Drovers Close, BN41 2QE?

The closest bus stop to 8 Drovers Close, BN41 2QE is Bush Cottage Close, 44m away. The nearest bus option is Sainsbury's West Hove, 751m away.

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8 Drovers Close, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2QE

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 8 Drovers Close

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

8 Drovers Close is a semi-detached house in Portslade, Brighton, Brighton (BN41 2QE). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2015) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from September 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs).

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 14 Sept 2025

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Planning

Planning history

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

8 Drovers 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.

8 Drovers Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£367,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN41 2QE: £68,990 (2016–1996).

Nearby sales in BN41 2QE

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Everything we know about 8 Drovers Close, in one report

What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.

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On the street

Versus other Drovers Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 8 Drovers Close runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

67 (D)

Street avg 74 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Avery Close, Portslade

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3 bed

£330k

1 Chrisdory Road, Portslade

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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

0.0 km

Bush Cottage Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Peter Gladwin Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN41 2QE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

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