31a, Baker Street, Brighton, BN1 4JN
About 31a
31a is a mid-terrace house in Brighton (BN1 4JN). It has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (around 409 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (April 2017) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. At 38 m² this is the 9th smallest of 39 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 14–141 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to B across 39 units on file.
Held since January 2002 — that's 25 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1995–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 18.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £232,000 sits 110.9% above the 2002 sale of £110,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£269/sq ft) was about 33.1% below the postcode norm. At 38 m² it's 16.8% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (46 m² median across 38 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 76% of similar EPCs).
Energy performance
31a's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 6 April 2027
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system upgraded
Roof insulation improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
31a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
27 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
31a has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.
£232,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 18.6% per year over 7 years.
£110,000
Growth on file: 18.6% per year over 7 years.
Sales timeline
7 January 2002Most recent
£110,000
+175.0%over 4 years14 November 1997
£40,000
+14.3%over 2 years23 April 1995
£35,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 4JN: £250,000 (2025–2020).
Nearby sales in BN1 4JN
Versus other Baker Street homes
On years held, 31a stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,895
Street avg £6,386
Floor Area
38 m²
Street avg 48 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.4 t/year
Street avg 2.9 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
1110/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Open Market — bus stop.
Closest school
0.7 km
Downs Infant 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.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
56.7dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
47.1dB







