What type of property is 12a, Bedford Square, BN1 2PN?

12a, Bedford Square, BN1 2PN is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does 12a, Bedford Square, BN1 2PN have?

The current EPC rating for 12a, Bedford Square, BN1 2PN is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in February 2019. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12a, Bedford Square, BN1 2PN?

12a, Bedford Square, BN1 2PN has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft). That makes it about 18% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BN1 2PN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12a, Bedford Square, BN1 2PN heated?

The latest EPC at 12a, Bedford Square, BN1 2PN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12a, Bedford Square, BN1 2PN?

12a, Bedford Square, BN1 2PN 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.

Where is 12a, Bedford Square, BN1 2PN located?

12a, Bedford Square, BN1 2PN sits in Brighton. It falls within the BN1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 12a, Bedford Square, BN1 2PN?

Police records around 12a, Bedford Square, BN1 2PN 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.

Which schools serve 12a, Bedford Square, BN1 2PN?

The closest primary school to 12a, Bedford Square, BN1 2PN is St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School (435m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College (1.2km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 12a, Bedford Square, BN1 2PN?

The closest bus stop to 12a, Bedford Square, BN1 2PN is Waitrose, 237m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12a, Bedford Square, Brighton, BN1 2PN

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor Basement

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 12a

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

12a is a mid-terrace house in Brighton (BN1 2PN). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. At 58 m² this is the 53rd smallest of 69 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 20–238 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (February 2019) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2018. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Good to Very Good.

At 58 m² it's 18.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (49 m² median across 68 EPCs).

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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)

Feb 2019

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 February 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2019from Jun 2018

Windows

SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

63%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraBasement FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12a, Bedford Square, Brighton, BN1 2PN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12a 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.

12a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£198,000

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 2PN: £280,000 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in BN1 2PN

On the street

Versus other Bedford Square homes

Four headline reads against 67 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 12a stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

75 (C)

Street avg 64 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 49 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

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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

0.2 km

Waitrose — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School. 27 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 2PN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 2PN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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