16a, Dukes Lane, Brighton, BN1 1BG
About 16a
16a is a mid-terrace house in Brighton (BN1 1BG). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2013) shows an F (score 26), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The recommended improvements would push it to E (score 44). Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from April 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. At 65 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 15 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 60–72 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (26 versus a best of 72).
On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement.
Energy performance
16a sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 23 Apr 2023
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Expired on 23 April 2023
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Planning history
16a 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
16a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£304,000
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 1BG: £350,000 (2024–2014).
Versus other Dukes Lane homes
16a is notably below the street on epc rating.
EPC Rating
26 (F)
Street avg 64 (D)
Floor Area
65 m²
Street avg 67 m²
CO₂ Emissions
5.5 t/year
Street avg 3.0 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
0.1 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
58.2dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
48.5dB







