What kind of home is 17 The Mews, Tower Gate, BN1 6TU?

17 The Mews, Tower Gate, BN1 6TU is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 17 The Mews, Tower Gate, BN1 6TU?

17 The Mews, Tower Gate, BN1 6TU last sold for £910,000 in July 2017, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £259,950 in December 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 17 The Mews, Tower Gate, BN1 6TU appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between December 1998 and July 2017, 17 The Mews, Tower Gate, BN1 6TU rose from £259,950 to £910,000, a change of £650,050. That works out to roughly +7% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 17 The Mews, Tower Gate, BN1 6TU have?

The current EPC rating for 17 The Mews, Tower Gate, BN1 6TU is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in February 2017. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 17 The Mews, Tower Gate, BN1 6TU?

17 The Mews, Tower Gate, BN1 6TU has a recorded floor area of 157 m² (1,690 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 54% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BN1 6TU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 17 The Mews, Tower Gate, BN1 6TU use?

The latest EPC at 17 The Mews, Tower Gate, BN1 6TU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 17 The Mews, Tower Gate, BN1 6TU had any planning applications?

17 The Mews, Tower Gate, BN1 6TU has council approval for an extension granted in October 2011 under ref. BH2011/02629. The wider record also shows 2 refused applications. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 17 The Mews, Tower Gate, BN1 6TU?

17 The Mews, Tower Gate, BN1 6TU is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 17 The Mews, Tower Gate, BN1 6TU in?

17 The Mews, Tower Gate, BN1 6TU sits in Preston, Brighton, Brighton. It falls within the BN1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 17 The Mews, Tower Gate, BN1 6TU?

Police records around 17 The Mews, Tower Gate, BN1 6TU show an average of 1110 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 27% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (29% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 17 The Mews, Tower Gate, BN1 6TU?

The closest primary school to 17 The Mews, Tower Gate, BN1 6TU is St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School (257m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Dorothy Stringer School (771m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 17 The Mews, Tower Gate, BN1 6TU?

The closest rail stop to 17 The Mews, Tower Gate, BN1 6TU is Preston Park Rail Station, 154m away. The nearest bus option is Varndean Road, 164m away.

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17 The Mews, Tower Gate, Preston, Brighton, BN1 6TU

4 sales on record9 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

157 m²

1690 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 17 The Mews

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

17 The Mews is a four-bedroom detached house in Preston, Brighton, Brighton (BN1 6TU). It has a recorded floor area of 157 m² (around 1690 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (February 2017) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in October 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

At 157 m² the property is well over the postcode median (102 m² across 11 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 9 years since the last transfer (July 2017). Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 9 planning records sit against the property, 7 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include tree works, an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1998–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,084,000 is 19.1% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£538/sq ft) was about 150.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3

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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)

Feb 2017

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 February 2027

4 months remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2017from Oct 2009

EPC improved fromD67toC72

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 The Mews, Tower Gate, Preston, Brighton, BN1 6TU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 The Mews has been through 7 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

9 applications on record at 17 The Mews, Tower Gate, Preston, Brighton, BN1 6TU

9decisions1extensions18documents9nearby

Sept 2007
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
5 x Sycamore - crown raise on garden side only to 25ft from the ground. 1 x Beech - crown raise to 25 ft from ground level. 1 x Holly - cut back growth on garden side in line with main stem of sycamore number 5.
Reference
BH2007/02956
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Tree WorksOct 2020T1 Sycamore-Reduce overall crown by 2-3m T2 Holly - Reduce overall crown by 2-3m T3 Sycamore- Reduce overall crown by approximately 2-3m T4 Sycamore- Reduce overall crown by approximately 2-3m T5 Holly-Reduce overall crown by approximately 2-3m T6 Sycamore- Reduce overall crown by approximately 2-3m These sycamore trees have been heavily reduced in the past on a pruning rotation cycle and are now in need of continued management. The trees require a crown reduction and reshape to prevent continued growth and limbs overextending and to abate a nuisance.Decision
Tree WorksFeb 2020Decision

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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.

Latest sale on 17 The Mews was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£1,084,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£910,000

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

26 July 2017Most recent
£910,000
+49.2%over 6 years
19 November 2010
£610,000
+22.0%over 4 years
6 November 2006
£499,950
+92.3%over 7 years
18 December 1998
£259,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 6TU: £620,000 (2026–2018).

Nearby sales in BN1 6TU

On the street

Versus other Tower Gate homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 17 The Mews stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,796

Street avg £4,130

Above

Floor Area

157 m²

Street avg 99 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Brighton report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

1110/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Preston Park Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School. 38 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 6TU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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