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21a, Bedford Place, Brighton, BN1 2PT

3 sales on record3 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 00
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
43 m²
463 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 21a

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

21a is a mid-terrace house in Brighton (BN1 2PT). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good. At 43 m² this is the 23rd 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.

Untraded for 25 years, with the last transfer in November 2001. Across 1997–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at 25.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £224,000 sits 135.8% above the 2001 sale of £95,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£205/sq ft) was about 32.2% below the postcode norm. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused, 1 pending. An application is currently awaiting a decision.

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Everything you need to know about 21a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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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.

21a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 5)
Nov 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
1.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2015from Sept 2009
EPC improved fromD63toC69
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
25%80%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2016from Dec 2015
EPC improved fromC69toD65
Heating System
Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
Prog + StatManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Mar 2020from Aug 2016
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2025from Mar 2020
EPC improved fromD60toC74
Heating Controls
FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows
SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Walls
Very PoorAverage

Wall insulation improved

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

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

Because the property was built before 1919 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 21a, Bedford Place, Brighton, BN1 2PT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 21a, Bedford Place, Brighton, BN1 2PT

2decisions179documents4nearby
  1. Apr 2016
    Demolition And RebuildFull
    Outcome in report

    Demolition of existing two storey retail unit (A1) and erection of four storey building comprising of 2no three bedroom maisonettes with work space and 5no two bedroom flats (C3).

    Council
    Adjoining Listed BuildingRegency Square
    Documents
    60 docs on file
    Reference
    BH2016/00102
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. New BuildDecision
  4. Demolition And RebuildDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 4 notable nearby
  • The 179 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

21a has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£224,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 25.8% per year over 4 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2001)

£95,000

Growth on file: 25.8% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 9 November 2001Most recent

    £95,000

    +117.1%over 3 years
  2. 25 June 1998

    £43,750

    +18.2%over 9 months
  3. 29 September 1997

    £37,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 2PT: £495,000 (2025–2023).

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 21a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,209

Street avg £4,341

Below

Floor Area

43 m²

Street avg 51 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 21a

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.

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.

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 2PT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN1 2PT

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 21a, Bedford Place, Brighton, BN1 2PT. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.