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38a, Flat 2, East Street, Brighton, BN1 1HL

Property type
Detached
Floor mid floor
Floor area
46 m²
495 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 50
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Overview

About 38a

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

38a is a detached house in Brighton (BN1 1HL). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft). At 46 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across 38a (46–63 m²). The latest certificate (June 2018) shows an E (score 50), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff.

At 46 m² it sits well below the postcode median (73 m² across 16 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 88% of similar EPCs).

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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.
Current Certificate
Jun 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E50
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
2.9 t/year
Occupancy
—

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 June 2028

1 year remaining
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Mid Floor FlatEPC E

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38a, Flat 2, East Street, Brighton, BN1 1HL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38a has no planning applications on record.

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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.

38a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£250,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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).

On the street

Versus other East Street homes

Three headline reads against 16 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 38a runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

50 (E)

Street avg 65 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

46 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 38a

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 · from £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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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£252k

14a, Flat 1, Ship Street

BN1 1AD

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£255k

12a, Flat 3, Market Street

BN1 1HH

Flat
£256k

12a, Flat 4, Meeting House Lane

BN1 1HB

Flat
£241k

12a, Flat 5, Meeting House Lane

BN1 1HB

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£237k

12a, Flat 2, Meeting House Lane

BN1 1HB

Flat
£266k

12a, Flat 3, Meeting House Lane

BN1 1HB

Flat
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.
Full Brighton report

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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.0dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 1HL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.3dB

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 38a, Flat 2, East Street, Brighton, BN1 1HL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.