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3a, Coldean Lane, Brighton, BN1 9GD

Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
1
From EPC
Floor area
16 m²
172 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 3a

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

3a is a detached house in Brighton (BN1 9GD). It has a recorded floor area of 16 m² (around 172 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in October 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 106), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

It hasn't traded since August 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £310,000 sits 67.6% above the 2004 sale of £185,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£1,074/sq ft) was about 414.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 16 m² it sits well below the postcode median (105 m² across 25 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

3a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Oct 2009
EPC improved fromD66toC70
Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

21st centuryDetached BungalowEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £955 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3a, Coldean Lane, Brighton, BN1 9GD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3a has no planning applications on record.

24

But the area is active

24 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.

3a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£310,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2004)

£185,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 11 August 2004Most recent

    £185,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 9GD: £405,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Coldean Lane homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 3a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£11,563

Street avg £3,058

Strongly above

Floor Area

16 m²

Street avg 108 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3a

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
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

0.1 km

Park Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Brighton Aldridge Community Academy. 12 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 9GD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN1 9GD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 9GD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.5dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 3a, Coldean Lane, Brighton, BN1 9GD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.