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16 Chester Terrace, Brighton, BN1 6GB

2 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
126 m²
1356 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 16 Chester Terrace

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

16 Chester Terrace is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Brighton (BN1 6GB). It has a recorded floor area of 126 m² (around 1356 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2010. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 126 m² it's 18.9% larger than the typical home in the postcode (106 m² median across 50 EPCs). Across 1999–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £868,000 is 19.7% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£535/sq ft) was about 73.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2020 for £725,000.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Dining roomYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • Previously extendedYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2020from Sept 2010
Glazing
Old DoubleModern Double

Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
0%50%

More low energy lighting installed

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Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Chester Terrace, Brighton, BN1 6GB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Chester Terrace has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

2 applications on record at 16 Chester Terrace, Brighton, BN1 6GB

2decisions1extensions22documents10nearby
  1. Aug 2016
    RenovationFull
    Outcome in report

    Installation of 1no rooflight to front elevation and 2no rooflights to rear elevation.

    Council
    Preston Park
    Documents
    12 docs on file
    Reference
    BH2016/02337
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 10 notable nearby
  • The 22 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.

Price for 16 Chester Terrace has grown more than fourfold since the 1999 starting point.

Current estimate

£868,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.7% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£725,000

Growth on file: 7.7% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 October 2020Most recent

    £725,000

    +377.1%over 21 years

  2. 23 August 1999

    £151,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 6GB: £732,000 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Chester Terrace homes

Four headline reads against 42 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 16 Chester Terrace stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,754

Street avg £4,932

Above

Floor Area

126 m²

Street avg 113 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 16 Chester Terrace

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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.
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£1.9m

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£728k

1 Bates Road

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3 bed3 bath
£560k

1 Cumberland Lodge, Cumberland Road

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

21/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Cleveland Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Downs Junior 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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 6GB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

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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