What type of property is Flat 3, 5 Powis Square, BN1 3HH?

Flat 3, 5 Powis Square, BN1 3HH is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for Flat 3, 5 Powis Square, BN1 3HH?

Flat 3, 5 Powis Square, BN1 3HH last sold for £477,500 in November 2025. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Flat 3, 5 Powis Square, BN1 3HH?

The current EPC rating for Flat 3, 5 Powis Square, BN1 3HH is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in June 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat 3, 5 Powis Square, BN1 3HH?

Flat 3, 5 Powis Square, BN1 3HH has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (1,130 sq ft). That makes it about 163% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BN1 3HH. Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat 3, 5 Powis Square, BN1 3HH heated?

The latest EPC at Flat 3, 5 Powis Square, BN1 3HH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Flat 3, 5 Powis Square, BN1 3HH?

Flat 3, 5 Powis Square, BN1 3HH is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is Flat 3, 5 Powis Square, BN1 3HH located?

Flat 3, 5 Powis Square, BN1 3HH sits in Brighton. It falls within the BN1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Flat 3, 5 Powis Square, BN1 3HH?

Police records around Flat 3, 5 Powis Square, BN1 3HH show an average of 1110 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 27% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (29% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Flat 3, 5 Powis Square, BN1 3HH?

The closest primary school to Flat 3, 5 Powis Square, BN1 3HH is St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School (306m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College (720m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Flat 3, 5 Powis Square, BN1 3HH?

The closest bus stop to Flat 3, 5 Powis Square, BN1 3HH is Clifton Hill, 180m away. The nearest rail option is Brighton Rail Station, 519m away.

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Flat 3, 5 Powis Square, Brighton, BN1 3HH

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 3rd

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

105 m²

1130 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About Flat 3

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

Flat 3 is a semi-detached house in Brighton (BN1 3HH). It has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (around 1130 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

At 105 m² the property is well over the postcode median (49 m² across 48 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Most recent transfer was November 2025 at £477,500 — fresh data. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£422/sq ft) was about 22.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2020

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 June 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2020from Aug 2009

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

9%54%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-era3rd Floor MaisonetteEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 3, 5 Powis Square, Brighton, BN1 3HH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 3 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Flat 3 valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£522,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£477,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

14 November 2025Most recent
£477,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 3HH: £275,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in BN1 3HH

On the street

Versus other Powis Square homes

Four headline reads against 48 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, Flat 3 runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,548

Street avg £5,217

Below

Floor Area

105 m²

Street avg 50 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Clifton Hill — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School. 32 schools nearby.

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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 3HH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 3HH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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