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26 Courcels, Arundel Street, Brighton, BN2 5UB

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 02
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
36 m²
388 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 26 Courcels

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

26 Courcels is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Brighton (BN2 5UB). It has a recorded floor area of 36 m² (around 388 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71). Main heating runs on electricity. At 36 m² this is the 7th smallest of 31 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 33–149 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 31 units on file.

At 36 m² it sits well below the postcode median (79 m² across 30 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Today's modelled estimate of £168,000 is 31.3% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£330/sq ft) was about 31% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in March 2015.

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

Outside

  • GarageYes

Building

  • Heating systemElectric
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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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.

26 Courcels's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
0.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from Jul 2014
EPC improved fromE43toD62
Heating System
Room HeatersUnderfloor

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Courcels, Arundel Street, Brighton, BN2 5UB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 Courcels has no planning applications on record.

7

But the area is active

7 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.
Current estimate

£168,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2015)

£128,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 17 March 2015Most recent

    £128,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN2 5UB: £185,000 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Arundel Street homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 26 Courcels runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,556

Street avg £3,526

On par

Floor Area

36 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

0.5 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 26 Courcels

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

0.2 km

Marine Gate — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

St Mark's CofE Primary School. 14 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 5UB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN2 5UB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN2 5UB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

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 26 Courcels, Arundel Street, Brighton, BN2 5UB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.