7 Dorchester Court, Norfolk Square, Brighton, BN1 2QA
About 7 Dorchester Court
7 Dorchester Court is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Brighton (BN1 2QA). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. At 86 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (61–86 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (55 versus a best of 78). The latest certificate (April 2022) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75).
At 86 m² it's 23.1% larger than the typical home in the postcode (70 m² median across 6 EPCs). On the market in December 2011 and unlisted since — roughly 15 years. Across 2000–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £328,000 is 47.7% above the 2011 sale price.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Open-plan layoutYes
- CloakroomYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Window efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
7 Dorchester Court 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.
Sales history & valuation
7 Dorchester Court has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2000.
£328,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 12 years.
£222,000
Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 12 years.
Sales timeline
1 December 2011Most recent
£222,000
+101.9%over 11 years26 April 2000
£109,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 2QA: £315,000 (2023–2014).
Nearby sales in BN1 2QA
6 Dorchester Court, Norfolk Square, Brighton, BN1 2QA
Sold Nov 2023
£372,5003 Dorchester Court, Norfolk Square, Brighton, BN1 2QA
Sold Oct 2015
£360,0004 Dorchester Court, Norfolk Square, Brighton, BN1 2QA
Sold Jul 2014
£300,0005 Dorchester Court, Norfolk Square, Brighton, BN1 2QA
Sold Feb 2014
£240,0001 Dorchester Court, Norfolk Square, Brighton, BN1 2QA
Sold Jun 2010
£247,500
Versus other Norfolk Square homes
EPC Rating for 7 Dorchester Court lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,581
Street avg £3,774
Floor Area
86 m²
Street avg 71 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.0 t/year
Street avg 2.7 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
21/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Norfolk Square — 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.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.6dB







