71a, Hollingbury Road, Brighton, BN1 7JB
About 71a
71a is a detached house in Brighton (BN1 7JB). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 100 m² this is the 19th smallest of 48 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 39–157 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in June 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good.
2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused, 1 pending. An application is currently awaiting a decision.
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
There is a planning application currently awaiting a decision.
2 applications on record at 71a, Hollingbury Road, Brighton, BN1 7JB
1 live now- Oct 2000RenovationFullOutcome in report
Removal of gable end wall and replacement with timber weatherboard and high level window (amendment to planning approval Bh1999/02841/FP).
- Reference
- BH2000/02367/FP
- More recent applications — locked
- AmendmentJan 2026Decision
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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.
£360,000
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 7JB: £622,000 (2025–2022).
Nearby sales in BN1 7JB
Versus other Hollingbury Road homes
On floor area, 71a stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
73 (C)
Street avg 69 (C)
Floor Area
100 m²
Street avg 52 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.0 t/year
Street avg 2.1 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 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
Semley Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Downs Junior School. 36 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.7dB