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24 Tongdean Lane, Withdean, Brighton, BN1 5JD

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
8
From EPC
Floor area
252 m²
2713 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 78
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 24 Tongdean Lane

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

24 Tongdean Lane is a detached house in Withdean, Brighton, Brighton (BN1 5JD). It has a recorded floor area of 252 m² (around 2713 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2020. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

It hasn't traded since December 1999, a hold of 27 years that's notably long for the area. At 252 m² the property is well over the postcode median (137 m² across 11 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1998–1999, sale prices on this property compounded at 37.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,253,000 sits 526.5% above the 1999 sale of £200,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£74/sq ft) was about 84.5% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused.

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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)
Jan 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C78
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2023from Sept 2020
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof
AverageVery Good

Roof insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24 Tongdean Lane, Withdean, Brighton, BN1 5JD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 24 Tongdean Lane, Withdean, Brighton, BN1 5JD

2decisions20documents9nearby
  1. Jan 2001
    RenovationFull
    Outcome in report

    Proposed erection of front wall and crossover for parking.

    Reference
    BH2000/03085/FP
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
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  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 9 notable nearby
  • The 20 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

24 Tongdean Lane's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1998).

Current estimate

£1,253,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 37.9% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (1999)

£200,000

Growth on file: 37.9% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 2 December 1999Most recent

    £200,000

    +37.9%over 11 months

  2. 22 December 1998

    £145,000

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.

24 Tongdean Lane outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£794

Street avg £4,557

Strongly below

Floor Area

252 m²

Street avg 152 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.8 t/year

Street avg 6.3 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 24 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 nearbyRecent ownership pattern worth a look

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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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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1 Exeter Street

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1 Compton Road

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4 bed2 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

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