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31 Tongdean Lane, Withdean, Brighton, BN1 5JD

3 sales on record9 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
220 m²
2368 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 31 Tongdean Lane

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

31 Tongdean Lane is a five-bedroom detached house in Withdean, Brighton, Brighton (BN1 5JD). It has a recorded floor area of 220 m² (around 2368 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

At 220 m² the property is well over the postcode median (137 m² across 11 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 9 planning records sit against the property, 5 approved, 4 refused. Past consents include an extension, tree works and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2005–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£676/sq ft) was about 46.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £1,600,000 in July 2024.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms3

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing
  • DrivewayYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 31 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.

31 Tongdean Lane's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Jul 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
8.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2014from Sept 2011
EPC improved fromE50toD64
Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Jul 2020from May 2014
Windows
PoorAverage

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
12%53%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2023from Jul 2020
Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
53%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 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 31 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.

9 applications on record at 31 Tongdean Lane, Withdean, Brighton, BN1 5JD

9decisions3extensions93documents9nearby
Flagged:Demolition
  1. Sept 2007
    Tree WorksTrees
    Outcome in report

    Fell - 1 x beech.

    Reference
    BH2007/02952
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConditionsDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

+ 6 more applications in the report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (9 on record)
  • All 9 applications on this property in full, plus 9 notable nearby
  • The 93 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.

Latest sale on 31 Tongdean Lane was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£1,538,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 19 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£1,600,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 31 July 2024Most recent

    £1,600,000

    +106.5%over 10 years

  2. 15 June 2014

    £775,000

    +40.9%over 8 years

  3. 26 September 2005

    £550,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 5JD: £710,000 (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.

On price per m², 31 Tongdean Lane stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£7,273

Street avg £3,747

Strongly above

Floor Area

220 m²

Street avg 155 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

8.2 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 31 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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£765k

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