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31a 31b, Beaconsfield Villas, Brighton, BN1 6HA

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor -1
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
34 m²
366 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 42
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 31a 31b

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

31a 31b is a semi-detached house in Brighton (BN1 6HA). It has a recorded floor area of 34 m² (around 366 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows an E (score 42), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (March 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Poor and main heating dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 68). Main heating runs on electricity.

At 34 m² it sits well below the postcode median (73 m² across 51 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 82% of similar EPCs).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 31a 31b

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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 5)
Nov 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E42
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2012from Mar 2010
EPC improved fromD64toC71
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main SystemInstantaneous

Hot water system changed

Windows
SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Walls
Very PoorVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2013from Jul 2012
EPC improved fromC71toE44
Heating System
Heat PumpStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
Full ControlManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
InstantaneousImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
100%50%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jan 2024from Jan 2013
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2024from Jan 2024
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraBasement FlatEPC EPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £885 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31a 31b, Beaconsfield Villas, Brighton, BN1 6HA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31a 31b has no planning applications on record.

10

But the area is active

10 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.

31a 31b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£213,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 6HA: £421,768 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Beaconsfield Villas homes

Four headline reads against 47 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 31a 31b lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

42 (E)

Street avg 62 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

34 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 31a 31b

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.
£245k

1 Beaconsfield Parade, Beaconsfield Road

BN1 6DN

£259k

1 Ditchling Gardens

BN1 6JX

£260k

1 Ditchling Place

BN1 6NW

£263k

1 Beechwood, Curwen Place

BN1 6UJ

£282k

1 Cliveden Court, Cliveden Close

BN1 6UB

2 bed1 bath
£291k

1 Florence Court, Gordon Road

BN1 6PE

£299k

1 Beaconsfield Villas

BN1 6HA

£305k

1 Acacia Court, Herbert Road

BN1 6PB

2 bed1 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

Beaconsfield Villas bottom — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 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 6HA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN1 6HA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 6HA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 31a 31b, Beaconsfield Villas, Brighton, BN1 6HA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.