What kind of home is 31 Chartwell Court, Russell Square, BN1 2EW?

31 Chartwell Court, Russell Square, BN1 2EW is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 31 Chartwell Court, Russell Square, BN1 2EW last change hands?

31 Chartwell Court, Russell Square, BN1 2EW last sold for £175,000 in May 2026. Before that, it sold for £130,000 in July 2004, so prices have been rising over 22 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 31 Chartwell Court, Russell Square, BN1 2EW appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2004 and May 2026, 31 Chartwell Court, Russell Square, BN1 2EW rose from £130,000 to £175,000, a change of £45,000. That works out to roughly +1.4% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 31 Chartwell Court, Russell Square, BN1 2EW?

The current EPC rating for 31 Chartwell Court, Russell Square, BN1 2EW is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in September 2022. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 31 Chartwell Court, Russell Square, BN1 2EW?

31 Chartwell Court, Russell Square, BN1 2EW has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft), around 55 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 34% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BN1 2EW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 31 Chartwell Court, Russell Square, BN1 2EW use?

The latest EPC at 31 Chartwell Court, Russell Square, BN1 2EW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 31 Chartwell Court, Russell Square, BN1 2EW?

31 Chartwell Court, Russell Square, BN1 2EW is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 31 Chartwell Court, Russell Square, BN1 2EW in?

31 Chartwell Court, Russell Square, BN1 2EW sits in Brighton. It falls within the BN1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 31 Chartwell Court, Russell Square, BN1 2EW?

Police records around 31 Chartwell Court, Russell Square, BN1 2EW 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 31 Chartwell Court, Russell Square, BN1 2EW?

The closest primary school to 31 Chartwell Court, Russell Square, BN1 2EW is St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School (308m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College (1.3km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 31 Chartwell Court, Russell Square, BN1 2EW?

The closest bus stop to 31 Chartwell Court, Russell Square, BN1 2EW is Churchill Square, 170m away. The nearest bus option is Pool Valley Coach Station, 710m away.

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31 Chartwell Court, Russell Square, Brighton, BN1 2EW

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 08

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 31 Chartwell Court

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

31 Chartwell Court is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Brighton (BN1 2EW). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since August 2012. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. At 55 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 22 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 50–107 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 22 units on file. Other recorded features include a balcony.

It changed hands recently, sold May 2026 for £175,000. At 55 m² it sits well below the postcode median (81 m² across 21 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2004–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £193,000 is 10.3% above the 2026 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£296/sq ft) was about 55.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Outside

BalconyYes

Building

LiftYes
ConciergeYes

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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)

Sept 2022

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 September 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from Aug 2012

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Chartwell Court, Russell Square, Brighton, BN1 2EW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Chartwell Court has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 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.

31 Chartwell Court's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£193,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.4% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£175,000

Growth on file: 1.4% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

28 May 2026Most recent
£175,000
+34.6%over 21 years
15 July 2004
£130,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 2EW: £440,000 (2023–2016).

Nearby sales in BN1 2EW

On the street

Versus other Russell Square homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 31 Chartwell Court runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,182

Street avg £2,798

Above

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly above

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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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1 Chartwell Court, Russell Square

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1 Dorchester Court, Norfolk Square

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1 Sillwood Place

BN1 2LH

1 bed1 bath

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10 Burleigh Court, Cavendish Place

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1 Embassy Court, Kings Road

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1 Stone Street

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3 bed1 bath

£159k

1 6, Russell Mews

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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.

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Crime

1110/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Churchill Square — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN1 2EW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.6dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 2EW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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