1a, Flat C, Borough Street, Brighton, BN1 3BG
About 1a
1a is an end-of-terrace house in Brighton (BN1 3BG). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 6 certificates since June 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).
It hasn't traded since April 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1998–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 18.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £275,000 sits 114.8% above the 2006 sale of £128,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£156/sq ft) was about 53.8% below the postcode norm. At 76 m² it's 16.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (91 m² median across 41 EPCs).
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Hot water efficiency improved
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Hot water efficiency decreased
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
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 history
1a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
23 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
1a has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.
£275,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 18.9% per year over 8 years.
£128,000
Growth on file: 18.9% per year over 8 years.
Sales timeline
27 April 2006Most recent
£128,000
+50.6%over 4 years25 October 2001
£85,000
+165.6%over 3 years30 April 1998
£32,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 3BG: £662,500 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in BN1 3BG
Versus other Borough Street homes
On years held, 1a stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,684
Street avg £3,133
Floor Area
76 m²
Street avg 88 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.3 t/year
Street avg 5.8 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
Waitrose Montpelier Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School. 31 schools nearby.
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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
54.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.2dB