What kind of home is 5a, Dukes Lane, BN1 1BG?

5a, Dukes Lane, BN1 1BG is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 5a, Dukes Lane, BN1 1BG?

5a, Dukes Lane, BN1 1BG last sold for £450,000 in April 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £255,000 in November 2006, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5a, Dukes Lane, BN1 1BG?

Across 2 sales between November 2006 and April 2024, 5a, Dukes Lane, BN1 1BG rose from £255,000 to £450,000, a change of £195,000. That works out to roughly +3.3% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5a, Dukes Lane, BN1 1BG have?

The current EPC rating for 5a, Dukes Lane, BN1 1BG is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in July 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5a, Dukes Lane, BN1 1BG?

5a, Dukes Lane, BN1 1BG has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5a, Dukes Lane, BN1 1BG use?

The latest EPC at 5a, Dukes Lane, BN1 1BG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5a, Dukes Lane, BN1 1BG?

5a, Dukes Lane, BN1 1BG is in council tax band D.

Which area is 5a, Dukes Lane, BN1 1BG in?

5a, Dukes Lane, BN1 1BG sits in Brighton. It falls within the BN1 postcode district.

Is 5a, Dukes Lane, BN1 1BG in a safe area?

Police records around 5a, Dukes Lane, BN1 1BG show an average of 1110 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 27% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (29% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5a, Dukes Lane, BN1 1BG?

The closest primary school to 5a, Dukes Lane, BN1 1BG is Middle Street Primary School (134m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College (1.5km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5a, Dukes Lane, BN1 1BG?

The closest bus stop to 5a, Dukes Lane, BN1 1BG is North Street, 212m away. The nearest bus option is Pool Valley Coach Station, 406m away.

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5a, Dukes Lane, Brighton, BN1 1BG

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5a

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

5a is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Brighton (BN1 1BG). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70). Other recorded features include a basement.

Across 2006–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£624/sq ft) was about 163% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold April 2024 for £450,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
BasementYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2021

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 July 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2021from Nov 2009

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5a, Dukes Lane, Brighton, BN1 1BG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5a 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Latest sale on 5a was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£459,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£450,000

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

3 April 2024Most recent
£450,000
+76.5%over 17 years
10 November 2006
£255,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 1BG: £325,000 (2022–2008).

Nearby sales in BN1 1BG

On the street

Versus other Dukes Lane homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 5a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£6,716

Street avg £3,035

Strongly above

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 67 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN1 1BG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 1BG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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