21a, Compton Avenue, Brighton, BN1 3PP
About 21a
21a is a mid-terrace house in Brighton (BN1 3PP). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (November 2018) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2017 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). At 96 m² this is the 37th smallest of 38 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 21–96 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 38 units on file.
At 96 m² the property is well over the postcode median (51 m² across 37 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
21a 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
21a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£431,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 3PP: £432,500 (2024–2019).
Nearby sales in BN1 3PP
21 Compton Avenue, Brighton, BN1 3PP
Sold Sept 2024
£950,00017 Compton Avenue, Brighton, BN1 3PP
Sold Sept 2021
£473,000Flat 4, 17 Compton Avenue, Brighton, BN1 3PP
Sold Mar 2021
£290,00011a, Compton Avenue, Brighton, BN1 3PP
Sold Dec 2020
£432,500Flat 3, 11 Compton Avenue, Brighton, BN1 3PP
Sold Sept 2011
£190,000
Versus other Compton Avenue homes
On floor area, 21a stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
67 (D)
Street avg 63 (D)
Floor Area
96 m²
Street avg 51 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.8 t/year
Street avg 2.6 t/year
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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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
0.5 km
St Paul's CofE Primary School. 32 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
55.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.2dB