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26 Embassy Court, Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2PX

Extendable
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 02
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
42 m²
452 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Freehold
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Overview

About 26 Embassy Court

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

26 Embassy Court is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Brighton (BN1 2PX). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2020. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. At 42 m² this is the 4th smallest of 38 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 33–139 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 38 units on file. Other recorded features include a balcony. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 42 m² it sits well below the postcode median (70 m² across 37 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£531/sq ft) was about 33.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: August 2024 at £240,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Communal gardenYes
  • BalconyYes

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • LiftYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 26 Embassy Court

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 March 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2022from Oct 2020
Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th century2nd Floor FlatFreeholdEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Embassy Court, Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2PX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 Embassy Court has no planning applications on record.

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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.
Current estimate

£241,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£240,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 13 August 2024Most recent

    £240,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 2PX: £240,000 (2026–2024).

On the street

Versus other Kings Road homes

Four headline reads against 37 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

26 Embassy Court is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£5,714

Street avg £4,057

Strongly above

Floor Area

42 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 26 Embassy Court

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · from £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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£282k

1 Chartwell Court, Russell Square

BN1 2EW

2 bed1 bath
£533k

1 Sillwood Terrace

BN1 2LR

1 bed
£346k

1 Dorchester Court, Norfolk Square

BN1 2QA

2 bed

1 Sillwood Place

BN1 2LH

1 bed1 bath
£367k

1 Embassy Court, Kings Road

BN1 2PX

3 bed1 bath
£244k

1 Bedford Place

BN1 2PT

£254k

1 Osprey House, Sillwood Place

BN1 2ND

£440k

1 Stone Street

BN1 2HB

3 bed1 bath
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.
Full Brighton report

Crime

1110/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Norfolk Square — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School. 25 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 2PX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN1 2PX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.5dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 2PX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.1dB

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 26 Embassy Court, Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2PX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.