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1a, Flat 1, Widdicombe Way, Brighton, BN2 4TH

Property type
End terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
39 m²
420 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 51
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 1a

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

1a is an end-of-terrace house in Brighton (BN2 4TH). It has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (around 420 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (March 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 69), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 39 m² it sits well below the postcode median (80 m² across 36 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 78% of similar EPCs).

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E51
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2022from Mar 2012
EPC improved fromD61toE51
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC EPre-1919 buildNo mains gas

Because the property was built before 1919 and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £885 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Flat 1, Widdicombe Way, Brighton, BN2 4TH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a has no planning applications on record.

52

But the area is active

52 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.

1a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£214,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN2 4TH: £365,000 (2025–2023).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1a

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£216k

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£220k

39 40, Flat 1 4, Coombe Terrace

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£220k

39 40, Flat 1, Coombe Terrace

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Flat
£231k

1a, Flat 2, Widdicombe Way

BN2 4TH

Flat
£235k

Apartment 1, 2 Freehold Terrace

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Flat
£241k

39 40, Flat 3, Coombe Terrace

BN2 4AD

Flat
£247k

1b, Flat 1, Pelham Terrace

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Flat
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

0.1 km

Widdicombe Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Moulsecoomb Primary School. 26 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 4TH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN2 4TH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN2 4TH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

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 1a, Flat 1, Widdicombe Way, Brighton, BN2 4TH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.