5a, Cleveland Road, Brighton, BN1 6FF
About 5a
5a is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Brighton (BN1 6FF). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. At 42 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (42–144 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 23 units on file. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since October 2009.
At 42 m² it sits well below the postcode median (112 m² across 22 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2014–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £283,000 is 14.3% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£547/sq ft) was about 70.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £247,500 in September 2019.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenWest-facing
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 9 May 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Heating controls changed
Hot water efficiency decreased
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
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.
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Planning history
5a 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.
Sales history & valuation
£283,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.5% per year over 5 years.
£247,500
Growth on file: 13.5% per year over 5 years.
Sales timeline
5 September 2019Most recent
£247,500
+90.4%over 5 years7 August 2014
£130,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 6FF: £519,625 (2026–2022).
Nearby sales in BN1 6FF
Versus other Cleveland Road homes
On floor area, 5a runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£5,893
Street avg £4,955
Floor Area
42 m²
Street avg 57 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.9 t/year
Street avg 2.8 t/year
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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
Cleveland Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Downs Junior School. 37 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
40.8dB







