How energy efficient is 7 The Priory, BN1 8QS?

The current EPC rating for 7 The Priory, BN1 8QS is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 The Priory, BN1 8QS?

7 The Priory, BN1 8QS has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (560 sq ft). That makes it about 29% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BN1 8QS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 The Priory, BN1 8QS use?

The latest EPC at 7 The Priory, BN1 8QS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 The Priory, BN1 8QS?

7 The Priory, BN1 8QS is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 7 The Priory, BN1 8QS in?

7 The Priory, BN1 8QS sits in Patcham, Brighton, Brighton. It falls within the BN1 postcode district.

Is 7 The Priory, BN1 8QS in a safe area?

Police records around 7 The Priory, BN1 8QS 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.

What schools are near 7 The Priory, BN1 8QS?

The closest primary school to 7 The Priory, BN1 8QS is Westdene Primary School (681m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Patcham High School (958m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 7 The Priory, BN1 8QS?

The closest bus stop to 7 The Priory, BN1 8QS is Bottom of Carden Avenue, 76m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 The Priory, London Road, Patcham, Brighton, BN1 8QS

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

52 m²

560 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 7 The Priory

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

7 The Priory is a semi-detached house in Patcham, Brighton, Brighton (BN1 8QS). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2016. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 52 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 34 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 49–87 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 34 units on file.

At 52 m² it's 29.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (74 m² median across 33 EPCs).

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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.

7 The Priory's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from May 2016

Low Energy Lighting

57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 The Priory, London Road, Patcham, Brighton, BN1 8QS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 The Priory 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.

7 The Priory has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£208,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 8QS: £250,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in BN1 8QS

On the street

Versus other The Priory homes

Four headline reads against 33 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 7 The Priory lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

76 (C)

Street avg 72 (C)

Above

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

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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.

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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.

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Crime

1110/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bottom of Carden Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Westdene Primary School. 24 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 8QS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 8QS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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