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31 Birch Grove Crescent, Brighton, BN1 8DN

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
87 m²
936 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 31 Birch Grove Crescent

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

31 Birch Grove Crescent is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Brighton (BN1 8DN). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2017) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2013. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

At 87 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 £414,000 sits 97.1% above the 2013 sale of £210,000. On the market in October 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years.

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

Outside

  • Private gardenRear

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Apr 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2017from Feb 2013
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Birch Grove Crescent, Brighton, BN1 8DN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Birch Grove Crescent has no planning applications on record.

6

But the area is active

6 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.

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

Current estimate

£414,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2013)

£210,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 13 October 2013Most recent

    £210,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 8DN: £379,000 (2025–2020).

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 years held, 31 Birch Grove Crescent stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,414

Street avg £3,185

Below

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 90 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 31 Birch Grove Crescent

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£527k

1 Brompton Close

BN1 8QD

3 bed1 bath
£614k

1 Baranscraig Avenue

BN1 8RF

3 bed1 bath
£655k

1 Beechwood Close

BN1 8EP

3 bed1 bath
£355k

1 Carden Hill

BN1 8AA

4 bed1 bath
£718k

1 Audrey Close

BN1 8XP

4 bed
£840k

1 Braeside Avenue

BN1 8RL

4 bed3 bath
£1.3m

1 Ballards Mill Close

BN1 8AL

4 bed2 bath
£411k

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.
Full Brighton report

Crime

21/mo

Steady 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.

Go deeper on the local area

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 road noise heatmap for BN1 8DN

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

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 31 Birch Grove Crescent, Brighton, BN1 8DN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.