40a, Basement Flat, Campbell Road, Brighton, BN1 4QD
About 40a
40a is an end-of-terrace house in Brighton (BN1 4QD). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 3 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 70), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. At 45 m² this is the 12th smallest of 14 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 27–49 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to C across 14 units on file.
It changed hands recently, sold March 2026 for £173,500. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 89% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £219,000 is 26.2% above the 2026 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£358/sq ft) was about 26.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
Everything you need to know about 40a
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Pick your report · from £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 16 July 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system changed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system changed
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
More low energy lighting installed
Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system
Hot water system upgraded
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
40a 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
£219,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£173,500
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
29 March 2026Most recent
£173,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 4QD: £475,000 (2026–2025).
Nearby sales in BN1 4QD
Versus other Campbell Road homes
40a is notably below the street on years held.
Price per m²
£3,856
Street avg £4,534
Floor Area
45 m²
Street avg 50 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.8 t/year
Street avg 2.6 t/year
Everything you need to know about 40a
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Pick your report · from £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
Similar properties nearby
15a, Basement Flat, Campbell Road
BN1 4QD
11a, Basement Flat, London Terrace
BN1 4JP
14 15, Flat 4, Baker Street
BN1 4JN
16 17, Flat 5, St Georges Place
BN1 4GB
14 15, Flat 2, Baker Street
BN1 4JN
12a, Flat 4, Preston Road
BN1 4QF
16 17, Flat 6, St Georges Place
BN1 4GB
17 19, Flat 3, Oxford Street
BN1 4LA
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
Preston Circus — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Stanford Junior 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.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
56.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
47.1dB