What kind of home is Flat 1, 5 Bedford Square, BN1 2PN?

Flat 1, 5 Bedford Square, BN1 2PN is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for Flat 1, 5 Bedford Square, BN1 2PN?

Flat 1, 5 Bedford Square, BN1 2PN last sold for £255,000 in June 2017, around 9 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Flat 1, 5 Bedford Square, BN1 2PN?

The current EPC rating for Flat 1, 5 Bedford Square, BN1 2PN is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in March 2017. It has dropped from a C recorded in May 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Flat 1, 5 Bedford Square, BN1 2PN?

Flat 1, 5 Bedford Square, BN1 2PN has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (527 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Flat 1, 5 Bedford Square, BN1 2PN use?

The latest EPC at Flat 1, 5 Bedford Square, BN1 2PN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Flat 1, 5 Bedford Square, BN1 2PN?

Flat 1, 5 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.

Which area is Flat 1, 5 Bedford Square, BN1 2PN in?

Flat 1, 5 Bedford Square, BN1 2PN sits in Brighton. It falls within the BN1 postcode district.

What is crime like near Flat 1, 5 Bedford Square, BN1 2PN?

Police records around Flat 1, 5 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.

What schools are near Flat 1, 5 Bedford Square, BN1 2PN?

The closest primary school to Flat 1, 5 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 Flat 1, 5 Bedford Square, BN1 2PN?

The closest bus stop to Flat 1, 5 Bedford Square, BN1 2PN is Waitrose, 237m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Flat 1, 5 Bedford Square, Brighton, BN1 2PN

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

49 m²

527 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About Flat 1

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

Flat 1 is a mid-terrace house in Brighton (BN1 2PN). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2017) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (May 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). At 49 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 6 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 46–97 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 6 units on file.

Today's modelled estimate of £196,000 is 23.1% below the 2017 sale of £255,000, an unusual pattern given regional price growth and worth checking against the EPC condition. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£483/sq ft) was about 79.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in June 2017.

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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)

Mar 2017

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 March 2027

5 months remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2017from May 2009

EPC improved fromC75toD64

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

28%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 1, 5 Bedford Square, Brighton, BN1 2PN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 1 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.

Flat 1 valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£196,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£255,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

28 June 2017Most recent
£255,000

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.

Price per m² for Flat 1 runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,204

Street avg £3,990

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Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 49 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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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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

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Common questions

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