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3 Dene Vale, Brighton, BN1 5ED

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
45 m²
484 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 3 Dene Vale

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

3 Dene Vale is a semi-detached house in Brighton (BN1 5ED). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

At 45 m² it sits well below the postcode median (110 m² across 14 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 79% of similar EPCs).

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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)
Jun 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from May 2013
EPC improved fromD66toC69
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached BungalowEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Dene Vale, Brighton, BN1 5ED, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Dene Vale has no planning applications on record.

9

But the area is active

9 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.

3 Dene Vale has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£384,000

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.

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 5ED: £480,000 (2023–2018).

On the street

Versus other Dene Vale homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 3 Dene Vale lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 61 (D)

Above

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 107 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Dene Vale

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.
£387k

1 Cornish Mews, Exeter Street

BN1 5PH

£352k

1 Chatsworth Court, Chatsworth Road

BN1 5DU

£335k

1 Buxton Road

BN1 5DE

2 bed
£314k

1 Durrington Court, Mill Rise

BN1 5GR

£475k

1 Fernwood Rise

BN1 5ER

3 bed
£303k

1 Beeding Court, 103 Mill Rise

BN1 5GJ

2 bed1 bath
£292k

1 Chailey Court, Mill Rise

BN1 5GQ

£520k

1 Fairview Rise

BN1 5GL

3 bed
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

Crime

21/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Copse Hill — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Westdene Primary School. 25 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 5ED from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN1 5ED

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 5ED

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

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 3 Dene Vale, Brighton, BN1 5ED. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.