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6d, Preston Circus, Brighton, BN1 4JQ

Property type
End terrace
Floor 3rd
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
52 m²
560 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 39
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 6d

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

6d is an end-of-terrace house in Brighton (BN1 4JQ). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 52 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (52–105 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (39 versus a best of 64). The latest certificate (March 2020) shows an E (score 39), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 60).

At 52 m² it sits well below the postcode median (101 m² across 6 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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)
Mar 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E39
F
G
Main Heating
—
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
4.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2020from May 2011
EPC improved fromF35toE39
Heating Controls
Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th century3rd Floor FlatEPC ENo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has no mains gas supply and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £885 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6d, Preston Circus, Brighton, BN1 4JQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6d has no planning applications on record.

29

But the area is active

29 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

6d has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£211,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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.

On the street

Versus other Preston Circus homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

6d is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

39 (E)

Street avg 54 (E)

Strongly below

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 98 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 6.4 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 6d

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.
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£400k

1 Gloucester Passage

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2 bed1 bath
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

0.1 km

Preston Circus — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Downs Infant School. 32 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 4JQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN1 4JQ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.2dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 4JQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.2dB

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 6d, Preston Circus, Brighton, BN1 4JQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.