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29 Tongdean Lane, Withdean, Brighton, BN1 5JD

Extendable2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
121 m²
1302 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 29 Tongdean Lane

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

29 Tongdean Lane is a three-bedroom detached house in Withdean, Brighton, Brighton (BN1 5JD). It has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (around 1302 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2015. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Today's modelled estimate of £829,000 is 38.2% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£461/sq ft) was about 40.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in July 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing
  • GarageYes
  • LandYes

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 29 Tongdean Lane

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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 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D60
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

Jun 2025from May 2015
Glazing
DoubleModern Double

Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended 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 29 Tongdean Lane, Withdean, Brighton, BN1 5JD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history at 29 Tongdean Lane is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.

2 applications on record at 29 Tongdean Lane, Withdean, Brighton, BN1 5JD

2decisions7documents9nearby
  1. Oct 2013
    Tree WorksTrees
    Outcome in report

    Fell three Beech trees.

    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    BH2013/03493
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Tree WorksDecision

Unlock 29 Tongdean Lane, Withdean, Brighton, BN1 5JD's full planning history

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 9 notable nearby
  • The 7 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.

29 Tongdean Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£829,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2015)

£600,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 July 2015Most recent

    £600,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 5JD: £720,000 (2024–2014).

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.

29 Tongdean Lane is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£4,959

Street avg £4,036

Below

Floor Area

121 m²

Street avg 164 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.8 t/year

Street avg 6.3 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 29 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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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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1 Compton Road

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