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3 Colbourne Avenue, Brighton, BN2 4GE

3 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
103 m²
1109 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 3 Colbourne Avenue

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

3 Colbourne Avenue is a six-bedroom semi-detached house in Brighton (BN2 4GE). It has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (around 1109 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in October 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Across 1997–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £433,000 sits 74.9% above the 2013 sale of £247,500. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 103 m² it's 22.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (84 m² median across 31 EPCs). 6 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. On the market in November 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years.

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

  • Bedrooms6
  • Bathrooms2
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
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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)
Feb 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from Oct 2012
EPC improved fromD64toC69
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Colbourne Avenue, Brighton, BN2 4GE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Colbourne Avenue has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

2 applications on record at 3 Colbourne Avenue, Brighton, BN2 4GE

2decisions1extensions11documents52nearby
  1. May 2014
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Erection of a single storey rear extension and installation of a new window to North elevation.

    New Windows
    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    BH2014/00792
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConditionsDecision

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  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 52 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.

3 Colbourne Avenue has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£433,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.8% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£247,500

Growth on file: 8.8% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 4 November 2013Most recent

    £247,500

    +9.0%over 6 years

  2. 9 August 2007

    £227,000

    +249.2%over 9 years

  3. 15 December 1997

    £65,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN2 4GE: £396,050 (2025–2016).

On the street

Versus other Colbourne Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 3 Colbourne Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,403

Street avg £2,440

On par

Floor Area

103 m²

Street avg 93 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Colbourne Avenue

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

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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
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 Colbourne Avenue

BN2 4GE

5 bed1 bath
£404k

1 Dartmouth Crescent

BN2 4HY

4 bed1 bath
£429k

1 Dartmouth Close

BN2 4HZ

3 bed1 bath
£427k

1 Dawlish Close

BN2 4NB

£441k

1 Bevendean Crescent

BN2 4RB

3 bed
£425k

1 Baden Road

BN2 4DP

2 bed
£414k

1 Beechgrove

BN2 4TN

3 bed1 bath
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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Bates Estate — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Moulsecoomb Primary School. 29 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 4GE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN2 4GE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN2 4GE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

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 3 Colbourne Avenue, Brighton, BN2 4GE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.