39a, Duke Street, Brighton, BN1 1AG
About 39a
39a is a mid-terrace house in Brighton (BN1 1AG). It has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (around 398 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (February 2020) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since January 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74).
Today's modelled estimate of £179,000 is 88.3% below the 2015 sale of £1,530,000, running counter to the wider postcode trend, which makes the EPC and condition history especially worth a look. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£3,842/sq ft) was about 454.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 37 m² it sits well below the postcode median (65 m² across 10 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 11 years since the last transfer (August 2015).
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
39a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
27 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
39a valuation runs notably under the typical sold price in this postcode.
£179,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£1,530,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
16 August 2015Most recent
£1,530,000
Median price across the last 4 sales in BN1 1AG: £328,750 (2023–2016).
Versus other Duke Street homes
39a outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£41,351
Street avg £5,005
Floor Area
37 m²
Street avg 61 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 t/year
Street avg 4.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
21/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Clock Tower — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Middle Street Primary School. 25 schools nearby.
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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
58.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
48.2dB