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28 Friar Road, Brighton, BN1 6NG

EV charger3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
178 m²
1916 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Freehold
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Overview

About 28 Friar Road

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

28 Friar Road is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Brighton (BN1 6NG). It has a recorded floor area of 178 m² (around 1916 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band F. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in April 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). The property has an EV charger on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

It changed hands recently, sold August 2025 for £1,180,000. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2012–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£616/sq ft) was about 35.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing
  • GarageYes

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • EV chargerYes
  • 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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 May 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2025from Apr 2012
EPC improved fromE41toC71
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
13%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseFreeholdEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 28 Friar Road, Brighton, BN1 6NG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes both a loft conversion and an extension — the classic family-home expansion.

3 applications on record at 28 Friar Road, Brighton, BN1 6NG

3decisions3extensions22documents9nearby
  1. Dec 2012
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Erection of single storey rear extension.

    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    BH2012/03172
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Loft ConversionDecision
  4. Loft ConversionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (3 on record)
  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 9 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.

28 Friar Road has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2012.

Current estimate

£1,087,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£1,180,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 August 2025Most recent

    £1,180,000

    +114.5%over 12 years

  2. 27 August 2012

    £550,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 6NG: £1,190,000 (2026–2022).

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.

Years Held for 28 Friar Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£6,629

Street avg £5,332

Strongly above

Floor Area

178 m²

Street avg 165 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 6.6 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 28 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 · from £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.
£1.2m

1 Friar Road

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£946k

1 Fairlie Gardens

BN1 6PY

4 bed2 bath
£1.3m

1 Elms Lea Avenue

BN1 6UG

4 bed1 bath
£883k

1 Chester Terrace

BN1 6GB

4 bed2 bath
£748k

1 Fircroft Close

BN1 6RY

4 bed
£1.7m

1 Cedars Gardens

BN1 6YD

4 bed1 bath
£733k

1 Bates Road

BN1 6PF

3 bed3 bath
£520k

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

1110/mo

Falling 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

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