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15 Astra House, Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2HJ

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 02
Habitable rooms
1
From EPC
Floor area
31 m²
334 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 15 Astra House

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

15 Astra House is a mid-terrace house in Brighton (BN1 2HJ). It has a recorded floor area of 31 m² (around 334 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 31 m² this is the 4th smallest of 26 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 27–75 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a C (score 73). Earlier certificates rated it B (March 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good.

Across 2016–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at -2.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£465/sq ft) was about 80.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £155,000 in February 2024.

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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.

15 Astra House's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Aug 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
—
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
1.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2010from Mar 2010
EPC improved fromB81toC77
Aug 2022from Mar 2010
Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era2nd Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

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.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Astra House, Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2HJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Astra House has no planning applications on record.

4

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.

15 Astra House valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£166,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -2.3% per year over 7 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£155,000

Growth on file: -2.3% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 February 2024Most recent

    £155,000

    -15.5%over 7 years

  2. 8 November 2016

    £183,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 2HJ: £120,000 (2024–2023).

On the street

Versus other Kings Road homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

15 Astra House is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£5,000

Street avg £3,546

Strongly above

Floor Area

31 m²

Street avg 37 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 1 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 15 Astra House

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £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.
£167k

1 6, Russell Mews

BN1 2HZ

£156k

1 Russell Mews

BN1 2HZ

£150k

1 Astra House, Kings Road

BN1 2HJ

£202k

10 Burleigh Court, Cavendish Place

BN1 2HR

£256k

1 Bedford Place

BN1 2PT

£269k

1 Osprey House, Sillwood Place

BN1 2ND

£278k

10 Astra House, Kings Road

BN1 2HJ

£302k

1 Chartwell Court, Russell Square

BN1 2EW

2 bed1 bath
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

21/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

West Pier — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Mary Magdalen Catholic 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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.6dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 2HJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.7dB

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 15 Astra House, Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2HJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.