How energy efficient is 20a, Bedford Place, BN1 2PT?

The current EPC rating for 20a, Bedford Place, BN1 2PT is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has improved from a G recorded in October 2012 (4 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20a, Bedford Place, BN1 2PT?

20a, Bedford Place, BN1 2PT has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft). That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BN1 2PT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20a, Bedford Place, BN1 2PT use?

The latest EPC at 20a, Bedford Place, BN1 2PT records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 20a, Bedford Place, BN1 2PT have?

The most recent planning decision at 20a, Bedford Place, BN1 2PT was a refusal for an application (ref. BH2024/00830) in August 2024. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 20a, Bedford Place, BN1 2PT?

20a, Bedford Place, BN1 2PT 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 20a, Bedford Place, BN1 2PT in?

20a, Bedford Place, BN1 2PT sits in Brighton. It falls within the BN1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 20a, Bedford Place, BN1 2PT?

Police records around 20a, Bedford Place, BN1 2PT show an average of 21 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 20a, Bedford Place, BN1 2PT?

The closest primary school to 20a, Bedford Place, BN1 2PT is St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School (356m), 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 transport links are near 20a, Bedford Place, BN1 2PT?

The closest bus stop to 20a, Bedford Place, BN1 2PT is Waitrose, 140m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20a, Bedford Place, Brighton, BN1 2PT

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 20a

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

20a is a mid-terrace house in Brighton (BN1 2PT). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in October 2012 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 55 m² this is the 53rd smallest of 75 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 11–130 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to B across 75 units on file.

One planning record on file: a basement excavation refused in 2024.

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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.

20a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 6)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

0.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2012from Oct 2012

EPC improved fromG20toD67

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Hot Water

InstantaneousMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%40%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2012from Oct 2012

Low Energy Lighting

40%60%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2020from Oct 2012

EPC improved fromD64toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2023from Jul 2020

EPC improved fromC71toD60

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Mar 2026from Mar 2023

EPC improved fromD60toC71

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

GoodVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20a, Bedford Place, Brighton, BN1 2PT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a basement excavation application was refused at 20a in 2024.

1 application on record at 20a, Bedford Place, Brighton, BN1 2PT

1decisions1extensions13documents4nearby

Aug 2024
BasementFull
Outcome in report
Construction of an internal store to rear of basement patio.
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
BH2024/00830
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

20a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£349,000

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 2PT: £495,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in BN1 2PT

On the street

Versus other Bedford Place homes

Four headline reads against 72 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 20a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 66 (D)

Above

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 51 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

0.7 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

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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

21/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Waitrose — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN1 2PT 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 2PT

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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Common questions

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