What is the EPC rating for 17b, Norfolk Square, BN1 2PB?

The current EPC rating for 17b, Norfolk Square, BN1 2PB is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2009. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 17b, Norfolk Square, BN1 2PB?

17b, Norfolk Square, BN1 2PB has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (463 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 17b, Norfolk Square, BN1 2PB use?

The latest EPC at 17b, Norfolk Square, BN1 2PB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 17b, Norfolk Square, BN1 2PB?

17b, Norfolk Square, BN1 2PB 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 17b, Norfolk Square, BN1 2PB in?

17b, Norfolk Square, BN1 2PB sits in Brighton. It falls within the BN1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 17b, Norfolk Square, BN1 2PB?

Police records around 17b, Norfolk Square, BN1 2PB 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 17b, Norfolk Square, BN1 2PB?

The closest primary school to 17b, Norfolk Square, BN1 2PB is St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School (442m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College (1.1km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 17b, Norfolk Square, BN1 2PB?

The closest bus stop to 17b, Norfolk Square, BN1 2PB is Norfolk Square, 107m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17b, Norfolk Square, Brighton, BN1 2PB

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

43 m²

463 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 17b

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

17b is a mid-terrace house in Brighton (BN1 2PB). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. At 43 m² this is the 21st smallest of 51 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 13–166 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in November 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Good.

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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.

17b's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 July 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2015from Nov 2009

Windows

SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Jul 2025from Jul 2015

EPC improved fromD67toC73

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17b, Norfolk Square, Brighton, BN1 2PB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17b 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.

17b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£201,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 2PB: £305,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in BN1 2PB

On the street

Versus other Norfolk Square homes

Four headline reads against 50 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 17b stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 65 (D)

Above

Floor Area

43 m²

Street avg 54 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

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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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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

0.1 km

Norfolk Square — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School. 28 schools nearby.

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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 2PB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 2PB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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