What type of property is 28 Birch Grove Crescent, BN1 8DN?

28 Birch Grove Crescent, BN1 8DN is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 28 Birch Grove Crescent, BN1 8DN sell for?

28 Birch Grove Crescent, BN1 8DN last sold for £247,000 in October 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 28 Birch Grove Crescent, BN1 8DN have?

The current EPC rating for 28 Birch Grove Crescent, BN1 8DN is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in December 2023. It has improved from a G recorded in August 2019 (4 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 28 Birch Grove Crescent, BN1 8DN?

28 Birch Grove Crescent, BN1 8DN has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (1,066 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 56% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BN1 8DN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 28 Birch Grove Crescent, BN1 8DN heated?

The latest EPC at 28 Birch Grove Crescent, BN1 8DN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 28 Birch Grove Crescent, BN1 8DN?

28 Birch Grove Crescent, BN1 8DN is in council tax band C.

Where is 28 Birch Grove Crescent, BN1 8DN located?

28 Birch Grove Crescent, BN1 8DN sits in Brighton. It falls within the BN1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 28 Birch Grove Crescent, BN1 8DN?

Police records around 28 Birch Grove Crescent, BN1 8DN show an average of 1110 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 27% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (29% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 28 Birch Grove Crescent, BN1 8DN?

The closest primary school to 28 Birch Grove Crescent, BN1 8DN is Carden Nursery and Primary School (384m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Patcham High School (767m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 28 Birch Grove Crescent, BN1 8DN?

The closest bus stop to 28 Birch Grove Crescent, BN1 8DN is Carden Crescent, 193m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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28 Birch Grove Crescent, Brighton, BN1 8DN

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

99 m²

1066 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 28 Birch Grove Crescent

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

28 Birch Grove Crescent is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Brighton (BN1 8DN). It has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (around 1066 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in August 2019 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

At 99 m² the property is well over the postcode median (64 m² across 41 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £391,000 sits 58.3% above the 2019 sale of £247,000. Sold October 2019 for £247,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2023

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 December 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2023from Aug 2019

EPC improved fromG11toC72

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 28 Birch Grove Crescent, Brighton, BN1 8DN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

28 Birch Grove Crescent has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

5 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.

28 Birch Grove Crescent valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£391,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£247,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

9 October 2019Most recent
£247,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 8DN: £385,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in BN1 8DN

On the street

Versus other Birch Grove Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 28 Birch Grove Crescent stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,495

Street avg £3,231

Below

Floor Area

99 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£530k

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BN1 8RF

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1 Beechwood Close

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3 bed1 bath

£410k

1 Carden Hill

BN1 8AA

4 bed1 bath

£801k

1 Audrey Close

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4 bed

£817k

1 Braeside Avenue

BN1 8RL

4 bed3 bath

£1.3m

1 Ballards Mill Close

BN1 8AL

4 bed2 bath

£416k

1 Carol Close

BN1 8QG

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.

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Crime

1110/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Carden Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Carden Nursery and Primary School. 21 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 8DN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 8DN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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