What did 8a, Oxford Street, BN1 4LA sell for?

8a, Oxford Street, BN1 4LA last sold for £110,000 in June 2002, around 24 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8a, Oxford Street, BN1 4LA have?

The current EPC rating for 8a, Oxford Street, BN1 4LA is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in December 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2015 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8a, Oxford Street, BN1 4LA?

8a, Oxford Street, BN1 4LA has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (570 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 8a, Oxford Street, BN1 4LA heated?

The latest EPC at 8a, Oxford Street, BN1 4LA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 8a, Oxford Street, BN1 4LA located?

8a, Oxford Street, BN1 4LA sits in Brighton. It falls within the BN1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8a, Oxford Street, BN1 4LA?

Police records around 8a, Oxford Street, BN1 4LA show an average of 21 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8a, Oxford Street, BN1 4LA?

The closest primary school to 8a, Oxford Street, BN1 4LA is Carlton Hill Primary School (736m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College (1.2km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8a, Oxford Street, BN1 4LA?

The closest bus stop to 8a, Oxford Street, BN1 4LA is Open Market, 32m away. The nearest rail option is Brighton Rail Station, 394m away.

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8a, Oxford Street, Brighton, BN1 4LA

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

53 m²

570 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8a

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

8a is a mid-terrace house in Brighton (BN1 4LA). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in June 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Untraded for 24 years, with the last transfer in June 2002. Today's modelled estimate of £324,000 sits 194.5% above the 2002 sale of £110,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£193/sq ft) was about 60% below the postcode norm.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

8a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2025

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2025from Jun 2015

EPC improved fromE41toC80

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-era1st Floor MaisonetteEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8a, Oxford Street, Brighton, BN1 4LA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8a 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Current estimate

£324,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2002)

£110,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 June 2002Most recent
£110,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 4LA: £275,000 (2025–2006).

Nearby sales in BN1 4LA

On the street

Versus other Oxford Street homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8a outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,075

Street avg £22,059

Below

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 55 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

Above

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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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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

Open Market — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Carlton Hill Primary School. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN1 4LA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.9dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 4LA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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