2a, Preston Circus, Brighton, BN1 4JQ
About 2a
2a is a mid-terrace house in Brighton (BN1 4JQ). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. At 100 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 7 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 52–105 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
More low energy lighting installed
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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.
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Planning history
2a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
29 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
2a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£380,000
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.
Versus other Preston Circus homes
On habitable rooms, 2a stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
55 (D)
Street avg 51 (E)
Floor Area
100 m²
Street avg 90 m²
CO₂ Emissions
5.6 t/year
Street avg 6.3 t/year
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 4 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
Preston Circus — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Downs Infant 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
56.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
47.2dB