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7a, Dukes Lane, Brighton, BN1 1BG

4 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 02
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
70 m²
753 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 7a

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

7a is a mid-terrace house in Brighton (BN1 1BG). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. At 70 m² this is the 12th smallest of 14 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 top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (72 versus a worst of 26). The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2013. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Held since January 2002 — that's 24 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 1996–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 25.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £302,000 sits 58.9% above the 2002 sale of £190,000.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

7a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Apr 2013
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Windows
SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
33%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7a, Dukes Lane, Brighton, BN1 1BG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7a has no planning applications on record.

27

But the area is active

27 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1996.

Current estimate

£302,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 25.3% per year over 6 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2002)

£190,000

Growth on file: 25.3% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 7 January 2002Most recent

    £190,000

    +5.6%over 11 months
  2. 13 February 2001

    £180,000

    +130.8%over 4 years
  3. 11 September 1996

    £78,000

    +41.8%
  4. 7 July 1996

    £55,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 1BG: £350,000 (2024–2014).

On the street

Versus other Dukes Lane homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 7a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,714

Street avg £3,210

On par

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Brighton district page.

Crime

21/mo

Steady 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.

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 road noise heatmap for BN1 1BG

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 7a, Dukes Lane, Brighton, BN1 1BG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.