When did 21a, Walpole Terrace, BN2 0ED last change hands?

21a, Walpole Terrace, BN2 0ED last sold for £141,800 in November 2004, around 22 years ago. Before that, it sold for £49,500 in July 1999, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 21a, Walpole Terrace, BN2 0ED changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 1999 and November 2004, 21a, Walpole Terrace, BN2 0ED rose from £49,500 to £141,800, a change of £92,300. That works out to roughly +21.9% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 21a, Walpole Terrace, BN2 0ED?

The current EPC rating for 21a, Walpole Terrace, BN2 0ED is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 21a, Walpole Terrace, BN2 0ED?

21a, Walpole Terrace, BN2 0ED has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (527 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 21a, Walpole Terrace, BN2 0ED use?

The latest EPC at 21a, Walpole Terrace, BN2 0ED records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 21a, Walpole Terrace, BN2 0ED in?

21a, Walpole Terrace, BN2 0ED sits in Brighton. It falls within the BN2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 21a, Walpole Terrace, BN2 0ED?

Police records around 21a, Walpole Terrace, BN2 0ED show an average of 632 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (12% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 21a, Walpole Terrace, BN2 0ED?

The closest primary school to 21a, Walpole Terrace, BN2 0ED is St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School (214m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College (2.6km).

What transport links are near 21a, Walpole Terrace, BN2 0ED?

The closest bus stop to 21a, Walpole Terrace, BN2 0ED is Evelyn Terrace, 167m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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21a, Walpole Terrace, Brighton, BN2 0ED

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

49 m²

527 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 21a

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

21a is a mid-terrace house in Brighton (BN2 0ED). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 49 m² this is the 19th smallest of 42 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 27–253 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2016. Between certificates, lighting dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Held since November 2004 — that's 22 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1999–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 21.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £249,000 sits 75.6% above the 2004 sale of £141,800. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£269/sq ft) was about 17.2% below the postcode norm.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 June 2036

9 years remaining

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Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21a, Walpole Terrace, Brighton, BN2 0ED, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

8 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.

Current estimate

£249,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 21.9% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£141,800

Growth on file: 21.9% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

24 November 2004Most recent
£141,800
+186.5%over 5 years
29 July 1999
£49,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN2 0ED: £573,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in BN2 0ED

On the street

Versus other Walpole Terrace homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 21a lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,894

Street avg £4,266

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Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 51 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Above

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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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1 College Terrace

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1 Mantell House, Lennox Street

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1 Bower Court, Dawson Terrace

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1 Parham Close

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1 Lennox Street

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1 Pilot House, Sussex Street

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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.

Full Brighton report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

632/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Evelyn Terrace — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School. 21 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 BN2 0ED from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN2 0ED

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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