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20 Tongdean Lane, Withdean, Brighton, BN1 5JD

8 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
119 m²
1281 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 77
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 20 Tongdean Lane

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

20 Tongdean Lane is a semi-detached house in Withdean, Brighton, Brighton (BN1 5JD). It has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (around 1281 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (May 2016) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in February 2014 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The latest certificate is from May 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

8 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 7 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£554/sq ft) was about 69.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in September 2014.

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 16 May 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2016from Feb 2014
EPC improved fromF29toC77
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
40%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC CPre-1919 build

Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Tongdean Lane, Withdean, Brighton, BN1 5JD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

8 applications on record at 20 Tongdean Lane, Withdean, Brighton, BN1 5JD

8decisions2extensions173documents9nearby
Flagged:Demolition
  1. Nov 2015
    DemolitionFull
    Outcome in report

    Erection of single dwelling to rear incorporating demolition of existing buildings and provision of parking and associated works.

    Documents
    27 docs on file
    Reference
    BH2015/03062
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. BasementDecision
  4. FullDecision

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Unlock 20 Tongdean Lane, Withdean, Brighton, BN1 5JD's full planning history

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (8 on record)
  • All 8 applications on this property in full, plus 9 notable nearby
  • The 173 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

£685,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£710,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 September 2014Most recent

    £710,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 5JD: £720,000 (2024–2015).

On the street

Versus other Tongdean Lane homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 20 Tongdean Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,966

Street avg £3,910

Strongly above

Floor Area

119 m²

Street avg 164 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 6.6 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 20 Tongdean Lane

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
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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

0.1 km

Bottom of Valley Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Westdene Primary School. 28 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 5JD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN1 5JD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 5JD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

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 20 Tongdean Lane, Withdean, Brighton, BN1 5JD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.