What kind of home is 79 Hollingdean Terrace, BN1 7HB?

79 Hollingdean Terrace, BN1 7HB is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 79 Hollingdean Terrace, BN1 7HB last change hands?

79 Hollingdean Terrace, BN1 7HB last sold for £480,000 in July 2025. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £250,000 in December 2013. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 79 Hollingdean Terrace, BN1 7HB appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between December 2013 and July 2025, 79 Hollingdean Terrace, BN1 7HB rose from £250,000 to £480,000, a change of £230,000. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 79 Hollingdean Terrace, BN1 7HB have?

The current EPC rating for 79 Hollingdean Terrace, BN1 7HB is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in December 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 79 Hollingdean Terrace, BN1 7HB?

79 Hollingdean Terrace, BN1 7HB has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 79 Hollingdean Terrace, BN1 7HB use?

The latest EPC at 79 Hollingdean Terrace, BN1 7HB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 79 Hollingdean Terrace, BN1 7HB?

79 Hollingdean Terrace, BN1 7HB is in council tax band C.

Which area is 79 Hollingdean Terrace, BN1 7HB in?

79 Hollingdean Terrace, BN1 7HB sits in Brighton. It falls within the BN1 postcode district.

Is 79 Hollingdean Terrace, BN1 7HB in a safe area?

Police records around 79 Hollingdean Terrace, BN1 7HB 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 79 Hollingdean Terrace, BN1 7HB?

The closest primary school to 79 Hollingdean Terrace, BN1 7HB is Downs Junior School (360m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Varndean School (1.0km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 79 Hollingdean Terrace, BN1 7HB?

The closest bus stop to 79 Hollingdean Terrace, BN1 7HB is Hollingdean Street, 81m away. The nearest rail option is London Road (Brighton) Rail Station, 624m away.

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79 Hollingdean Terrace, Brighton, BN1 7HB

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 79 Hollingdean Terrace

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

79 Hollingdean Terrace is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Brighton (BN1 7HB). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in December 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include outbuildings.

Most recent transfer was July 2025 at £480,000 — fresh data. Across 2013–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£551/sq ft) was about 100.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
OutbuildingsYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2024

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from Dec 2013

EPC improved fromE52toD63

Windows

Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseFreeholdEPC DPre-1919 buildPermanent outbuildings

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 79 Hollingdean Terrace, Brighton, BN1 7HB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

79 Hollingdean Terrace 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.

79 Hollingdean Terrace valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£504,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£480,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

8 July 2025Most recent
£480,000
-14.7%over 2 years
17 February 2023
£562,500
+125.0%over 9 years
19 December 2013
£250,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 7HB: £507,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in BN1 7HB

On the street

Versus other Hollingdean Terrace homes

Four headline reads against 55 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

79 Hollingdean Terrace is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£5,926

Street avg £4,971

Strongly above

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 91 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

On par

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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

Hollingdean Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Downs Junior School. 35 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN1 7HB 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 7HB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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