Flat 3, 12 Clifton Road, Brighton, BN1 3HP
About Flat 3
Flat 3 is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Brighton (BN1 3HP). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. At 49 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (44–49 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since February 2013. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 80), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.
Last sold in June 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years. Across 1996–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £255,000 is 34% above the 2013 sale price.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
Building
- RefurbishedYes
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Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency decreased
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
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.
Sales history & valuation
Flat 3 has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.
£255,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.9% per year over 17 years.
£190,350
Growth on file: 13.9% per year over 17 years.
Sales timeline
16 June 2013Most recent
£190,350
+828.5%over 17 years1 May 1996
£20,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 3HP: £1,050,000 (2021–2015).
Nearby sales in BN1 3HP
Versus other Clifton Road homes
Flat 3 is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.
Price per m²
£3,885
Street avg £3,502
Floor Area
49 m²
Street avg 52 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.4 t/year
Street avg 3.1 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
21/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Homelees House — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
St Paul's CofE Primary School. 32 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
54.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.7dB