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

4 planning records
Property type
Detached
Floor 04
Habitable rooms
1
From EPC
Floor area
34 m²
366 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
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 34 m² (around 366 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). At 34 m² this is the 9th 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.

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. Across 1997–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £141,000 is 48.4% above the 2012 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£260/sq ft) was about 16% below the postcode norm. 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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

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

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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

£141,000

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: £235,000 (2024–2021).

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.

Price per m²

£2,794

Street avg £4,050

Below

Floor Area

34 m²

Street avg 39 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

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 · every report is £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.
£165k

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1 Derwent Court, Dyke Road

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£223k

1 Buckingham Lodge, Buckingham Place

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2 bed1 bath
£254k

1 2, Flat 1, Queen Square

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Flat
£254k

1 2, Queen Square

BN1 3FD

£256k

1 Arcade Buildings, Imperial Arcade

BN1 3EJ

2 bed
£260k

1 Basement Flat, 7 Compton Avenue

BN1 3PP

Flat
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

21/mo

Steady 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.