51b, Flat 5, Ship Street, Brighton, BN1 1AF
About 51b
51b is a mid-terrace house in Brighton (BN1 1AF). It has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (around 1163 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2007-2011. At 108 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across 51b (30–108 m²). The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (71 versus a best of 81). The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 71). Earlier certificates rated it B (June 2016); the latest reading is one band lower. 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 108 m² the property is well over the postcode median (58 m² across 9 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.
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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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.
£456,000
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
51b outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
71 (C)
Street avg 74 (C)
Floor Area
108 m²
Street avg 58 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.9 t/year
Street avg 1.8 t/year
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 2 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







