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53 Baranscraig Avenue, Brighton, BN1 8RF

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
123 m²
1324 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 53 Baranscraig Avenue

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

53 Baranscraig Avenue is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Brighton (BN1 8RF). It has a recorded floor area of 123 m² (around 1324 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in September 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion, an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 123 m² it's 29.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (95 m² median across 23 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 78% of similar EPCs). Across 2013–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 12% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £621,000 is 23.5% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£380/sq ft) was about 36.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £503,000 in October 2019.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenWest-facing
  • GarageYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Sept 2014
EPC improved fromD62toC72
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 53 Baranscraig Avenue, Brighton, BN1 8RF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes both a loft conversion and an extension — the classic family-home expansion.

2 applications on record at 53 Baranscraig Avenue, Brighton, BN1 8RF

2decisions2extensions11documents6nearby
  1. Jan 2014
    ConservatoryFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Replacement of existing rear conservatory with single storey extension.

    Extension
    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    BH2013/03894
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Loft ConversionDecision

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  • The 11 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

53 Baranscraig Avenue has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2013.

Current estimate

£621,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.0% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£503,000

Growth on file: 12.0% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 October 2019Most recent

    £503,000

    +101.2%over 6 years
  2. 2 September 2013

    £250,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 8RF: £480,000 (2022–2017).

On the street

Versus other Baranscraig Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 53 Baranscraig Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,089

Street avg £3,586

Above

Floor Area

123 m²

Street avg 100 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 53 Baranscraig Avenue

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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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
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.

Crime

21/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Thornhill Avenue North — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Patcham Junior School. 13 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 8RF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN1 8RF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 8RF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.1dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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