71a, Hollingbury Rise, Brighton, BN1 7HH
About 71a
71a is a mid-terrace house in Brighton (BN1 7HH). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. At 40 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (40–117 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since June 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good.
At 40 m² it sits well below the postcode median (87 m² across 30 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 70% of similar EPCs). 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include subdivision and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.
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Energy performance
71a's carbon output is low for the local stock.
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Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Window efficiency improved
Cavity wall insulation installed
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Planning history
Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.
2 applications on record at 71a, Hollingbury Rise, Brighton, BN1 7HH
- Jul 2022ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of single storey rear extension and revised fenestration.
- Documents
- 8 docs on file
- Reference
- BH2022/01699
- More recent applications — locked
- SubdivisionSept 2022Decision
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- All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 14 notable nearby
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Sales history & valuation
71a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£208,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 7HH: £433,000 (2025–2021).
Nearby sales in BN1 7HH
Versus other Hollingbury Rise homes
71a outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
75 (C)
Street avg 66 (D)
Floor Area
40 m²
Street avg 41 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.3 t/year
Street avg 2.0 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Brentwood Crescent — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Hertford Primary School. 34 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
47.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
37.6dB