What energy rating does First Floor Flat, 105 Preston Drove, BN1 6EW have?

The current EPC rating for First Floor Flat, 105 Preston Drove, BN1 6EW is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2016. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of First Floor Flat, 105 Preston Drove, BN1 6EW?

First Floor Flat, 105 Preston Drove, BN1 6EW has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft). That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BN1 6EW. Source: EPC Register.

How is First Floor Flat, 105 Preston Drove, BN1 6EW heated?

The latest EPC at First Floor Flat, 105 Preston Drove, BN1 6EW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is First Floor Flat, 105 Preston Drove, BN1 6EW located?

First Floor Flat, 105 Preston Drove, BN1 6EW sits in Brighton. It falls within the BN1 postcode district.

Is First Floor Flat, 105 Preston Drove, BN1 6EW in a safe area?

Police records around First Floor Flat, 105 Preston Drove, BN1 6EW show an average of 1110 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 27% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (29% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve First Floor Flat, 105 Preston Drove, BN1 6EW?

The closest primary school to First Floor Flat, 105 Preston Drove, BN1 6EW is Balfour Primary School (482m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Dorothy Stringer School (516m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is First Floor Flat, 105 Preston Drove, BN1 6EW?

The closest bus stop to First Floor Flat, 105 Preston Drove, BN1 6EW is Beaconsfield Villas Top, 64m away. The nearest bus option is Preston Park - London Road, 635m away.

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First Floor Flat, 105 Preston Drove, Brighton, BN1 6EW

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About First Floor Flat

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

First Floor Flat is a mid-terrace house in Brighton (BN1 6EW). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in June 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Jun 2016

EPC improved fromD66toC71

Windows

Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

12%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against First Floor Flat, 105 Preston Drove, Brighton, BN1 6EW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

First Floor Flat has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

9 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

First Floor Flat has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£398,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 6EW: £435,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in BN1 6EW

On the street

Versus other Preston Drove homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for First Floor Flat runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 68 (D)

On par

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

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Comparables

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Beaconsfield Villas Top — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Balfour Primary School. 35 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN1 6EW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 6EW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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