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48 Bennett Road, Brighton, BN2 5JL

3 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
76 m²
818 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 48 Bennett Road

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

48 Bennett Road is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Brighton (BN2 5JL). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in August 2018 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a loft. Period features are noted in the property record.

3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 73% of similar EPCs). Across 2018–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£581/sq ft) was about 106.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: June 2024 at £475,000.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • LoftYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
  • 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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Aug 2018
EPC improved fromD62toC73
Windows
Partial DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls
PoorAverage

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and 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 48 Bennett Road, Brighton, BN2 5JL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

48 Bennett Road has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

3 applications on record at 48 Bennett Road, Brighton, BN2 5JL

3decisions3extensions20documents6nearby
  1. Jul 2024
    Loft ConversionOutline
    Outcome in report

    Certificate of lawfulness for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and 2no front rooflights.

    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    BH2024/01355
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (3 on record)
  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 6 notable nearby
  • The 20 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.

48 Bennett Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£513,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.0% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£475,000

Growth on file: 2.0% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 June 2024Most recent

    £475,000

    +11.9%over 5 years

  2. 1 November 2018

    £424,300

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN2 5JL: £450,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Bennett Road homes

Four headline reads against 47 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 48 Bennett Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£6,250

Street avg £4,472

Strongly above

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 48 Bennett Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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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
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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

Crime

632/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bus Garage — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Mark's CofE Primary School. 17 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 5JL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN2 5JL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN2 5JL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.7dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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