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3 Russell Mews, Brighton, BN1 2HZ

Property type
Detached
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
1
From EPC
Floor area
31 m²
334 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 3 Russell Mews

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

3 Russell Mews is a detached house in Brighton (BN1 2HZ). It has a recorded floor area of 31 m² (around 334 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2020) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (January 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 69). Main heating runs on electricity. At 31 m² this is the 5th smallest of 14 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 26–95 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 14 units on file.

It hasn't traded since May 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2000–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 34.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £172,000 sits 81.1% above the 2002 sale of £95,000. At 31 m² it sits well below the postcode median (66 m² across 13 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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(1 of 2)
Dec 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2020from Jan 2011
EPC improved fromC75toD68
Hot Water
AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting
66%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property 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 3 Russell Mews, Brighton, BN1 2HZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 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.

3 Russell Mews's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2000).

Current estimate

£172,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 34.9% per year over 2 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2002)

£95,000

Growth on file: 34.9% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 May 2002Most recent

    £95,000

    +84.6%over 2 years
  2. 11 May 2000

    £51,450

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 2HZ: £401,000 (2024–2018).

On the street

Versus other Russell Mews homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Russell Mews is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£3,065

Street avg £4,103

Below

Floor Area

31 m²

Street avg 37 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 1 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 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
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.

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