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18a, Herbert Road, Brighton, BN1 6PB

1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor -1
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
52 m²
560 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 18a

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

18a is a mid-terrace house in Brighton (BN1 6PB). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (April 2022) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since May 2010. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75).

One planning record on file: new windows approved in 2012. Past consents include new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 52 m² it's 20% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (65 m² median across 58 EPCs).

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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 3)
Apr 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2014from May 2010
EPC improved fromD66toC70
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
62%38%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Apr 2022from Oct 2014
EPC improved fromC70toD68
Low Energy Lighting
38%75%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraBasement MaisonetteEPC 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 18a, Herbert Road, Brighton, BN1 6PB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 18a, Herbert Road, Brighton, BN1 6PB

1decisions6documents10nearby
  1. Oct 2012
    RenovationFull
    Outcome in report

    Replacement of existing wooden framed windows with new UPVC double glazed windows to rear.

    New Windows
    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    BH2012/02477
    Full record in report

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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.

18a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£307,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Herbert Road homes

Four headline reads against 38 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 18a runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 65 (D)

Above

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 56 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 18a

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.
£305k

1 Acacia Court, Herbert Road

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£299k

1 Beaconsfield Villas

BN1 6HA

£318k

1 Cherrywood, Curwen Place

BN1 6UR

2 bed1 bath
£291k

1 Florence Court, Gordon Road

BN1 6PE

£324k

1 Cedarwood, Curwen Place

BN1 6UH

2 bed1 bath
£282k

1 Cliveden Court, Cliveden Close

BN1 6UB

2 bed1 bath
£263k

1 Beechwood, Curwen Place

BN1 6UJ

£260k

1 Ditchling Place

BN1 6NW

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

Crime

21/mo

Steady 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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 6PB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

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 18a, Herbert Road, Brighton, BN1 6PB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.