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12 Russell Mews, Brighton, BN1 2HZ

3 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
78 m²
840 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 44
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 12 Russell Mews

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

12 Russell Mews is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Brighton (BN1 2HZ). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2022) shows an E (score 44), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (September 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and main heating dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include a balcony.

At 78 m² the property is well over the postcode median (32 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 77% of similar EPCs). Across 1995–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £455,000 is 13.7% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£476/sq ft) was about 67.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £400,000 in July 2020.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • GarageYes
  • BalconyYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 Russell Mews

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

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E44
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2022from Sept 2009
EPC improved fromD56toE44
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
61%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC EExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property has been extended more than once and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Russell Mews, Brighton, BN1 2HZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Russell Mews has no planning applications on record.

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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.

12 Russell Mews has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£455,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 25 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2020)

£400,000

Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 July 2020Most recent

    £400,000

    +119.8%over 18 years

  2. 15 March 2002

    £182,000

    +160.0%over 6 years

  3. 30 May 1995

    £70,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 2HZ: £401,000 (2024–2017).

On the street

Versus other Russell Mews homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 12 Russell Mews lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,128

Street avg £4,671

On par

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.4 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 Russell Mews

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.
£354k

1 Dorchester Court, Norfolk Square

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2 bed
£302k

1 Chartwell Court, Russell Square

BN1 2EW

2 bed1 bath
£477k

1 Stone Street

BN1 2HB

3 bed1 bath
£521k

1 Norfolk Buildings

BN1 2PZ

3 bed2 bath
£527k

1 Sillwood Terrace

BN1 2LR

1 bed
£380k

1 Embassy Court, Kings Road

BN1 2PX

3 bed1 bath
£790k

1 Golden Lane

BN1 2BN

4 bed3 bath
£472k

10 Bedford Square

BN1 2PN

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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

21/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

West Pier — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School. 27 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 2HZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN1 2HZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.4dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 2HZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.2dB

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 12 Russell Mews, Brighton, BN1 2HZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.