14a, Herbert Road, Brighton, BN1 6PB
About 14a
14a is a property in Brighton (BN1 6PB). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while lighting dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 46 m² this is the 11th smallest of 59 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 30–172 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 59 units on file.
At 46 m² it's 29.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (65 m² median across 58 EPCs).
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 19 May 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
14a 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
14a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£268,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 6PB: £725,000 (2026–2022).
Nearby sales in BN1 6PB
Versus other Herbert Road homes
On habitable rooms, 14a runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
61 (D)
Street avg 65 (D)
Floor Area
46 m²
Street avg 56 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.3 t/year
Street avg 2.9 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
1110/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
St Mary's Church — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Dorothy Stringer School. 35 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
50.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.5dB







