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12 Dunster Close, Brighton, BN1 7ED

EPC B
Property type
End terrace
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
76 m²
818 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 88
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 12 Dunster Close

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

12 Dunster Close is an end-of-terrace house in Brighton (BN1 7ED). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2026) returns a high B (score 88), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in May 2024 the rating was G, the property has climbed 5 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £398,000 is 32.7% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£367/sq ft) was about 45.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £300,000 in August 2024.

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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.

12 Dunster Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Mar 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
B88
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from May 2024
EPC improved fromG17toE48
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Walls
AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
71%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2026from Feb 2026
EPC improved fromE48toB88
Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Dunster Close, Brighton, BN1 7ED, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Dunster Close has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

14 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

12 Dunster Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£398,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£300,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 11 August 2024Most recent

    £300,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 7ED: £310,000 (2021–2017).

On the street

Versus other Dunster Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 12 Dunster Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,947

Street avg £3,526

Above

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 Dunster Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

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
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

21/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bottom of Roedale Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Downs Junior School. 34 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 7ED from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN1 7ED

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 7ED

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

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 12 Dunster Close, Brighton, BN1 7ED. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.