38a, Flat 1, East Street, Brighton, BN1 1HL
About 38a
38a is an end-of-terrace house in Brighton (BN1 1HL). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2003-2006. At 63 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across 38a (46–63 m²). On EPC score it ranks first in the building (52 versus a worst of 43). The latest certificate (June 2018) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 70), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.
It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 88% of similar EPCs).
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 26 June 2028
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
38a 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
38a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£289,000
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 2 sales in BN1 1HL: £773,000 (2022–2016).
Nearby sales in BN1 1HL
Versus other East Street homes
On co₂ emissions, 38a runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
52 (E)
Street avg 64 (D)
Floor Area
63 m²
Street avg 68 m²
CO₂ Emissions
4.1 t/year
Street avg 2.8 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
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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
0.3 km
Middle Street Primary School. 24 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
58.0dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
48.3dB







