What kind of home is 3b, Barrow Hill, BN1 7FF?

3b, Barrow Hill, BN1 7FF is a mid-terrace house.

What did 3b, Barrow Hill, BN1 7FF sell for?

3b, Barrow Hill, BN1 7FF last sold for £385,000 in August 2020, around 6 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3b, Barrow Hill, BN1 7FF have?

The current EPC rating for 3b, Barrow Hill, BN1 7FF is B with a score of 84 out of 100, lodged in February 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in December 2009 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3b, Barrow Hill, BN1 7FF?

3b, Barrow Hill, BN1 7FF has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (1,055 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3b, Barrow Hill, BN1 7FF use?

The latest EPC at 3b, Barrow Hill, BN1 7FF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3b, Barrow Hill, BN1 7FF?

3b, Barrow Hill, BN1 7FF is in council tax band D.

Which area is 3b, Barrow Hill, BN1 7FF in?

3b, Barrow Hill, BN1 7FF sits in Brighton. It falls within the BN1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 3b, Barrow Hill, BN1 7FF?

Police records around 3b, Barrow Hill, BN1 7FF show an average of 21 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 3b, Barrow Hill, BN1 7FF?

The closest primary school to 3b, Barrow Hill, BN1 7FF is Hertford Primary School (204m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Varndean School (1.2km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3b, Barrow Hill, BN1 7FF?

The closest rail stop to 3b, Barrow Hill, BN1 7FF is Moulsecoomb Rail Station, 96m away. The nearest bus option is Brighton University, 306m away.

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3b, Barrow Hill, Brighton, BN1 7FF

EPC B

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor area

98 m²

1055 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 84

Council tax

Band D

Overview

About 3b

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

3b is a mid-terrace house in Brighton (BN1 7FF). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2020) returns a B (score 84), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in December 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 94).

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £455,000 is 18.2% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£365/sq ft) was about 60.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold August 2020 for £385,000.

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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.

3b's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2020

EPC Rating

B84

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2020from Dec 2009

EPC improved fromE40toB84

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls

GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3b, Barrow Hill, Brighton, BN1 7FF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3b has no planning applications on record.

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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£455,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2020)

£385,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

5 August 2020Most recent
£385,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 7FF: £375,000 (2023–2020).

Nearby sales in BN1 7FF

On the street

Versus other Barrow Hill homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 3b stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,929

Street avg £3,463

Above

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 105 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

6 years

Street avg 7 years

On par

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

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

Moulsecoomb Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.2 km

Hertford Primary School. 31 schools nearby.

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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 7FF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 7FF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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