19 Bengairn Avenue, Brighton, BN1 8RH
About 19 Bengairn Avenue
19 Bengairn Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Brighton (BN1 8RH). It has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (around 1206 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in April 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 112 m² the property is well over the postcode median (81 m² across 19 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 79% of similar EPCs). 8 years since the last transfer (February 2018). Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1998–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £565,000 is 31.4% above the 2018 sale price.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
- Utility roomYes
- CloakroomYes
- EnsuiteYes
- StudyYes
Outside
- Private gardenWest-facing
- GarageSingle, Detached
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 29 July 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
2 applications on record at 19 Bengairn Avenue, Brighton, BN1 8RH
- Jan 2015Loft ConversionOutlineOutcome in report
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed loft conversion incorporating hip to gable roof extension, creation of rear dormer and installation of 2no front rooflights.
- Documents
- 5 docs on file
- Reference
- BH2014/04221
- More recent applications — locked
- Loft ConversionFeb 2015Decision
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Sales history & valuation
Price for 19 Bengairn Avenue has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.
£565,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.1% per year over 20 years.
£430,000
Growth on file: 10.1% per year over 20 years.
Sales timeline
23 February 2018Most recent
£430,000
+72.0%over 4 years18 July 2013
£250,000
+4.2%over 1 year11 November 2011
£239,950
+274.9%over 13 years1 June 1998
£64,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 8RH: £525,000 (2025–2021).
Nearby sales in BN1 8RH
Versus other Bengairn Avenue homes
19 Bengairn Avenue outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£3,839
Street avg £4,549
Floor Area
112 m²
Street avg 86 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.5 t/year
Street avg 4.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
1110/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Thornhill Avenue North — bus stop.
Closest school
0.7 km
Patcham Junior School. 13 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.1dB







