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Flat 1, 14 Ship Street, Brighton, BN1 1AD

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 2
Floor area
24 m²
258 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 78
Council tax
Band A
Overview

About Flat 1

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

Flat 1 is a semi-detached house in Brighton (BN1 1AD). It has a recorded floor area of 24 m² (around 258 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2024 and council tax band A. At 24 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (24–113 m²). The building's EPC ratings span F to B across 4 units on file. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in July 2017 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good.

At 24 m² it sits well below the postcode median (50 m² across 25 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Flat 1's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C78
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
0.8 t/year
Occupancy

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2025from Jul 2017
EPC improved fromD60toC78
Main Fuel
CommunityGas

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
GoodVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
SingleSecondary

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Snagging Report

21st century2nd Floor FlatEPC CRecent new build

Because the property was built within the last two years, we believe a snagging report is more appropriate for this property than a home survey.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 1, 14 Ship Street, Brighton, BN1 1AD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 1 has no planning applications on record.

27

But the area is active

27 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Flat 1 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£176,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 BN1 1AD: £395,000 (2024–2022).

On the street

Versus other Ship Street homes

Three headline reads against 25 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, Flat 1 stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

78 (C)

Street avg 62 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

24 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

0.8 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Flat 1

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Crime

21/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Ship Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Middle Street Primary School. 24 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area 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 BN1 1AD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN1 1AD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.4dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 1AD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Flat 1, 14 Ship Street, Brighton, BN1 1AD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.