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16 Derwent Court, Dyke Road, Brighton, BN1 3JA

4 planning records
Property type
Detached
Floor 02
Habitable rooms
1
From EPC
Floor area
40 m²
431 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 80
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 16 Derwent Court

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

16 Derwent Court is a detached house in Brighton (BN1 3JA). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in September 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 40 m² this is the 13th smallest of 15 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 25–40 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 15 units on file.

Across 1997–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £180,000 sits 89.5% above the 2012 sale of £95,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£221/sq ft) was about 30.3% below the postcode norm. 4 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and subdivision, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). Last changed hands 14 years ago, in November 2012.

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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.

16 Derwent Court's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jul 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C80
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
0.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2022from Sept 2012
EPC improved fromE47toD66
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2026from Jun 2022
EPC improved fromD66toC80
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Derwent Court, Dyke Road, Brighton, BN1 3JA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

4 applications on record at 16 Derwent Court, Dyke Road, Brighton, BN1 3JA

4decisions3extensions55documents23nearby
Flagged:SubdivisionChange of use
  1. Oct 2015
    SubdivisionFull
    Outcome in report

    Conversion of undercroft garages and part of courtyard into 2no self contained flats (C3) with patios and associated alterations.

    Council
    West Hill
    Change of Use
    Documents
    14 docs on file
    Reference
    BH2015/00281
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. SubdivisionDecision
  4. SubdivisionDecision

+ 1 more application in the report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (4 on record)
  • All 4 applications on this property in full, plus 23 notable nearby
  • The 55 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Price for 16 Derwent Court has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£180,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.8% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£95,000

Growth on file: 9.8% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 November 2012Most recent

    £95,000

    +341.9%over 15 years

  2. 16 January 1997

    £21,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 3JA: £220,000 (2026–2021).

On the street

Versus other Dyke Road homes

Four headline reads against 55 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

16 Derwent Court outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,375

Street avg £4,194

Below

Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 39 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

0.8 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 16 Derwent Court

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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.
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1 Buckingham Lodge, Buckingham Place

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2 bed1 bath
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1 Derwent Court, Dyke Road

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£260k

1 Basement Flat, 7 Compton Avenue

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Flat
£261k

1 Arcade Buildings, Imperial Arcade

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2 bed
£262k

1 2, Flat 1, Queen Square

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Flat
£262k

1 2, Queen Square

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

1110/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Buckingham Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Paul's CofE Primary School. 30 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 3JA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN1 3JA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.5dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 3JA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.2dB

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 16 Derwent Court, Dyke Road, Brighton, BN1 3JA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.