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2a, Colebrook Road, Brighton, BN1 5JH

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
190 m²
2045 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 2a

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

2a is a five-bedroom detached house in Brighton (BN1 5JH). It has a recorded floor area of 190 m² (around 2045 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2013–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 51.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,097,000 is 46.3% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£367/sq ft) was about 36.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in June 2014.

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-east-facing
  • GarageYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2a

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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 4)
May 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2014from May 2013
EPC improved fromF33toD61
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
57%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Ventilation
NaturalMVHR

MVHR (mechanical ventilation with heat recovery) installed

Jan 2022from Jan 2014
EPC improved fromD61toC72
Roof
AverageVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation
MVHRNatural

Ventilation system changed

May 2022from Jan 2022
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2a, Colebrook Road, Brighton, BN1 5JH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 2a, Colebrook Road, Brighton, BN1 5JH

2decisions2extensions11documents9nearby
Flagged:Retrospective
  1. Oct 2013
    Loft ConversionOutline
    Outcome in report

    Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed loft conversion incorporating rear dormer and front and rear rooflights.

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    BH2013/02654
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Loft ConversionDecision

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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 11 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.

2a changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£1,097,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 51.5% per year over 1 year.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2014)

£750,000

Growth on file: 51.5% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 26 June 2014Most recent

    £750,000

    +51.5%over 11 months

  2. 28 July 2013

    £495,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 5JH: £1,185,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Colebrook Road homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 2a lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,947

Street avg £3,717

On par

Floor Area

190 m²

Street avg 189 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 6.7 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2a

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£875k

1 Chatsworth Road

BN1 5DB

5 bed2 bath
£872k

1 Coventry Street

BN1 5PP

5 bed1 bath
£1.4m

1 Dyke Road Place

BN1 5LD

5 bed2 bath
£1m

1 Colebrook Cottages, Colebrook Road

BN1 5JH

4 bed2 bath
£802k

1 Exeter Street

BN1 5PG

4 bed
£771k

1 Compton Road

BN1 5AL

4 bed2 bath
£765k

1 Colebrook Road

BN1 5JH

4 bed1 bath
£923k

1 Croft Road

BN1 5JJ

3 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

Crime

21/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bottom of Valley Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 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 5JH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN1 5JH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 5JH

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

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