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138 Edward Street, Brighton, BN2 0JL

2 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
98 m²
1055 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 79
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 138 Edward Street

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

138 Edward Street is a mid-terrace house in Brighton (BN2 0JL). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

At 98 m² the property is well over the postcode median (50 m² across 22 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include HMO conversion and change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £445,000 is 46.9% above the 2018 sale price. Last sale on file: £303,000 in December 2018.

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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)
Aug 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C79
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2019from Apr 2009
EPC improved fromF36toC79
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls
Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
71%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 138 Edward Street, Brighton, BN2 0JL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 138 Edward Street, Brighton, BN2 0JL

2decisions28documents8nearby
Flagged:HMO conversionChange of use
  1. Feb 2020
    HMOFull
    Outcome in report

    Change of use from retail (A1) and residential 3no bedroom maisonette (C3) to 5no bedroom house in multiple occupation (C4).

    Change of Use
    Documents
    14 docs on file
    Reference
    BH2019/01249
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. HMODecision

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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 28 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.

138 Edward Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£445,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£303,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 20 December 2018Most recent

    £303,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN2 0JL: £335,000 (2025–2017).

On the street

Versus other Edward Street homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

138 Edward Street outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,092

Street avg £3,296

Below

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 120 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 138 Edward Street

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

0.0 km

Devonshire Place — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Queen's Park Primary School. 23 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 0JL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN2 0JL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.8dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN2 0JL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.1dB

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 138 Edward Street, Brighton, BN2 0JL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.