51b, Flat 1, Ship Street, Brighton, BN1 1AF
About 51b
51b is a mid-terrace house in Brighton (BN1 1AF). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2007-2011. At 70 m² this is the 6th smallest of 9 units on EPC record in 51b, where floor areas span 30–108 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2016. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 70 m² it's 20.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (58 m² median across 9 EPCs).
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 22 June 2036
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £955 · Includes VAT
Planning history
51b has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
25 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
51b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£338,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 1AF: £165,000 (2021–1997).
Versus other Ship Street homes
EPC Rating
76 (C)
Street avg 74 (C)
Floor Area
70 m²
Street avg 62 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.8 t/year
Street avg 1.9 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
1110/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
North Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Middle Street Primary School. 25 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
58.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
48.4dB







