54a, Robertson Road, Brighton, BN1 5NJ
About 54a
54a is a mid-terrace house in Brighton (BN1 5NJ). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2014. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). At 46 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 34 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 37–156 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 34 units on file.
At 46 m² it sits well below the postcode median (71 m² across 33 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 20 July 2035
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
54a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
8 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
54a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£280,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 5NJ: £320,000 (2026–2024).
Nearby sales in BN1 5NJ
Versus other Robertson Road homes
Floor Area for 54a lags the street by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
65 (D)
Street avg 65 (D)
Floor Area
46 m²
Street avg 65 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.3 t/year
Street avg 3.1 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
1110/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Preston Park Rail Station — railway station.
Closest school
0.5 km
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School. 38 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.4dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.5dB







