3a, Bartholomews, Brighton, BN1 1HG
About 3a
3a is a mid-terrace house in Brighton (BN1 1HG). It has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (around 1152 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2021) shows an E (score 44), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 3 certificates since June 2011. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 65). Main heating runs on electricity.
At 107 m² the property is well over the postcode median (47 m² across 18 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 83% of similar EPCs).
Energy performance
3a's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 3 August 2031
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system
Hot water efficiency improved
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
3a 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
3a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£401,000
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 4 sales in BN1 1HG: £275,000 (2025–1995).
Versus other Bartholomews homes
CO₂ Emissions for 3a lags the street by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
44 (E)
Street avg 67 (D)
Floor Area
107 m²
Street avg 57 m²
CO₂ Emissions
11.0 t/year
Street avg 2.8 t/year
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
1110/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
North Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Middle Street Primary School. 23 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
58.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
48.7dB







