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18 Friar Road, Brighton, BN1 6NG

Solar panelsNotable views1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
174 m²
1873 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 18 Friar Road

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

18 Friar Road is a four-bedroom detached house in Brighton (BN1 6NG). It has a recorded floor area of 174 m² (around 1873 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in July 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include notable views. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £1,200,000 sits 65.5% above the 2013 sale of £725,000. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in October 2013. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2016.

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

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing
  • ParkingOff road
  • Notable viewsYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Solar panelsYes
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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 4)
Nov 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2014from Jul 2013
Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
6%85%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2014from Oct 2014
EPC improved fromD58toE53
Nov 2022from Oct 2014
EPC improved fromE53toC76
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Friar Road, Brighton, BN1 6NG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 18 Friar Road, Brighton, BN1 6NG

1decisions10documents10nearby
  1. Jun 2016
    OutbuildingFull
    Outcome in report

    Creation of raised timber decking with glass balustrading to rear garden.

    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    BH2016/00922
    Full record in report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 10 notable nearby
  • The 10 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.

18 Friar Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,200,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2013)

£725,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 October 2013Most recent

    £725,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 6NG: £1,000,000 (2024–2021).

On the street

Versus other Friar Road homes

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

18 Friar Road outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,167

Street avg £4,807

Below

Floor Area

174 m²

Street avg 165 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 6.8 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 18 Friar Road

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.
£1.3m

1 Elms Lea Avenue

BN1 6UG

4 bed1 bath
£1.1m

1 Friar Road

BN1 6NG

4 bed2 bath
£1.0m

1 Fairlie Gardens

BN1 6PY

4 bed2 bath
£934k

1 Chester Terrace

BN1 6GB

4 bed2 bath
£1.9m

1 Cedars Gardens

BN1 6YD

4 bed1 bath
£726k

1 Fircroft Close

BN1 6RY

4 bed
£728k

1 Bates Road

BN1 6PF

3 bed3 bath
£560k

1 Cumberland Lodge, Cumberland Road

BN1 6ST

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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

21/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Friar Road East End — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Varndean School. 30 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 6NG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN1 6NG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 6NG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.7dB

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 18 Friar Road, Brighton, BN1 6NG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.