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88a, Queens Park Road, Brighton, BN2 0GL

Solar panels2 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor -1
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
48 m²
517 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 88a

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

88a is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Brighton (BN2 0GL). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. At 48 m² this is the 19th smallest of 64 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 33–284 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include a basement. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since November 2010. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good.

It hasn't traded since March 2011, a hold of 15 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2005–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £272,000 sits 55.4% above the 2011 sale of £175,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£339/sq ft) was about 19.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 48 m² it's 21.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (61 m² median across 63 EPCs).

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

  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • BasementYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • Solar panelsYes
  • 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 3)
Oct 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2021from Nov 2010
EPC improved fromC70toD66
Low Energy Lighting
8%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2024from Dec 2021
EPC improved fromD66toC71
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraBasement FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 88a, Queens Park Road, Brighton, BN2 0GL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

88a has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

2 applications on record at 88a, Queens Park Road, Brighton, BN2 0GL

2decisions2extensions11documents8nearby
  1. Jul 2014
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Erection of a single storey rear extension.

    Council
    Adjoining Queen'S Park
    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    BH2014/01267
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 8 notable nearby
  • 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.
Current estimate

£272,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 5 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2011)

£175,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 March 2011Most recent

    £175,000

    +40.0%over 5 years
  2. 20 December 2005

    £125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN2 0GL: £450,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Queens Park Road homes

Four headline reads against 42 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 88a runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,646

Street avg £4,587

Below

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 57 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 88a

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

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Egremont Gate — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Queen's Park Primary School. 27 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 BN2 0GL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN2 0GL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN2 0GL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.8dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 88a, Queens Park Road, Brighton, BN2 0GL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.