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21 Elvin Crescent, Rottingdean, Brighton, BN2 7FF

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
111 m²
1195 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 21 Elvin Crescent

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

21 Elvin Crescent is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Rottingdean, Brighton, Brighton (BN2 7FF). It has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (around 1195 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2015) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in April 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). The latest certificate is from February 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 111 m² the property is well over the postcode median (84 m² across 36 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2014–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 64% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £622,000 sits 51.7% above the 2015 sale of £410,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£343/sq ft) was about 20.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in May 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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-west-facing
  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 21 Elvin Crescent

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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.

21 Elvin Crescent's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 02 Feb 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2015

EPC Rating

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

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2015from Apr 2014
EPC improved fromE52toC73
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
44%9%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached BungalowEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Elvin Crescent, Rottingdean, Brighton, BN2 7FF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Elvin Crescent has no planning applications on record.

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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.

21 Elvin Crescent changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£622,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 64.0% per year over 1 year.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2015)

£410,000

Growth on file: 64.0% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 10 May 2015Most recent

    £410,000

    +64.0%over 10 months
  2. 17 July 2014

    £250,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN2 7FF: £451,000 (2024–2023).

On the street

Versus other Elvin Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 36 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 21 Elvin Crescent runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,694

Street avg £3,922

Below

Floor Area

111 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 21 Elvin Crescent

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

Larger development activity nearbyRecent ownership pattern worth a look

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.

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Rottingdean Place — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Longhill High School. 6 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 7FF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN2 7FF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN2 7FF

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 21 Elvin Crescent, Rottingdean, Brighton, BN2 7FF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.