When did 26a, Tongdean Lane, BN1 5JE last change hands?

26a, Tongdean Lane, BN1 5JE last sold for £445,000 in December 2006, around 19 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £147,000 in July 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 26a, Tongdean Lane, BN1 5JE?

Across 4 sales between July 1997 and December 2006, 26a, Tongdean Lane, BN1 5JE rose from £147,000 to £445,000, a change of £298,000. That works out to roughly +12.6% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What planning history does 26a, Tongdean Lane, BN1 5JE have?

26a, Tongdean Lane, BN1 5JE has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in January 2002 under ref. BH2001/02967/FP. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 26a, Tongdean Lane, BN1 5JE?

26a, Tongdean Lane, BN1 5JE is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 26a, Tongdean Lane, BN1 5JE in?

26a, Tongdean Lane, BN1 5JE sits in Withdean, Brighton, Brighton. It falls within the BN1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 26a, Tongdean Lane, BN1 5JE?

Police records around 26a, Tongdean Lane, BN1 5JE show an average of 21 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 26a, Tongdean Lane, BN1 5JE?

The closest primary school to 26a, Tongdean Lane, BN1 5JE is Westdene Primary School (567m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Varndean College (1.6km), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 26a, Tongdean Lane, BN1 5JE?

The closest bus stop to 26a, Tongdean Lane, BN1 5JE is Valley Close, 154m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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26a, Tongdean Lane, Withdean, Brighton, BN1 5JE

4 sales on record5 planning records

Bedrooms

Council tax

Band F

Overview

About 26a

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

26a is a four-bedroom property in Withdean, Brighton, Brighton (BN1 5JE). It has council tax band F. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

It hasn't traded since December 2006, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 5 planning records sit against the property, 5 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1997–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.6% per year.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas fired
RefurbishedYes

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26a, Tongdean Lane, Withdean, Brighton, BN1 5JE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26a has been through 5 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

5 applications on record at 26a, Tongdean Lane, Withdean, Brighton, BN1 5JE

5decisions1extensions9nearby

Jan 2002
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension and extension of side garage.
Reference
BH2001/02967/FP
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Tree WorksJul 2015Decision
Tree WorksSept 2011Decision

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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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1997.

Last sold (2006)

£445,000

Growth on file: 12.6% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

8 December 2006Most recent
£445,000
+15.6%over 12 months
15 December 2005
£385,000
+16.7%over 3 years
26 August 2002
£330,000
+124.5%over 5 years
31 July 1997
£147,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 5JE: £340,000 (2025–2024).

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Area

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Full Brighton report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

21/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Valley Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Westdene Primary School. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 5JE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

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