What kind of home is 2a, Nile Street, BN1 1HW?

2a, Nile Street, BN1 1HW is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 2a, Nile Street, BN1 1HW sell for?

2a, Nile Street, BN1 1HW last sold for £350,000 in September 2009, around 17 years ago. Before that, it sold for £350,000 in September 2009. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2a, Nile Street, BN1 1HW?

The current EPC rating for 2a, Nile Street, BN1 1HW is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2a, Nile Street, BN1 1HW?

2a, Nile Street, BN1 1HW has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft), around 56 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2a, Nile Street, BN1 1HW use?

The latest EPC at 2a, Nile Street, BN1 1HW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2a, Nile Street, BN1 1HW?

2a, Nile Street, BN1 1HW is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 2a, Nile Street, BN1 1HW in?

2a, Nile Street, BN1 1HW sits in Brighton. It falls within the BN1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2a, Nile Street, BN1 1HW?

Police records around 2a, Nile Street, BN1 1HW 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 2a, Nile Street, BN1 1HW?

The closest primary school to 2a, Nile Street, BN1 1HW is Middle Street Primary School (165m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College (1.6km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2a, Nile Street, BN1 1HW?

The closest bus stop to 2a, Nile Street, BN1 1HW is North Street, 135m away. The nearest bus option is Pool Valley Coach Station, 263m away.

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2a, Nile Street, Brighton, BN1 1HW

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2a

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

2a is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Brighton (BN1 1HW). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since August 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good.

It hasn't traded since September 2009, a hold of 17 years that's notably long for the area. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Today's modelled estimate of £420,000 is 20% above the 2009 sale price.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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)

Jun 2024

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 June 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2024from Aug 2013

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-era1st Floor MaisonetteEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2a, Nile Street, Brighton, BN1 1HW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2a 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.

The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.

Current estimate

£420,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2009)

£350,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

24 September 2009Most recent
£350,000
24 September 2009
£350,000

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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

0.1 km

North Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Middle Street Primary School. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 1HW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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