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1a, Grand Crescent, Rottingdean, Brighton, BN2 7GL

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
158 m²
1701 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a three-bedroom detached house in Rottingdean, Brighton, Brighton (BN2 7GL). It has a recorded floor area of 158 m² (around 1701 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2017. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 158 m² the property is well over the postcode median (119 m² across 27 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £782,000 is 40.9% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£326/sq ft) was about 23.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 9 years since the last transfer (September 2017).

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
  • 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.

1a's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2019from Apr 2017
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
79%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Grand Crescent, Rottingdean, Brighton, BN2 7GL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

2 applications on record at 1a, Grand Crescent, Rottingdean, Brighton, BN2 7GL

2decisions2extensions13documents7nearby
  1. Jan 2018
    ConservatoryOutline
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Certificate of lawfulness for proposed erection of single storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory and installation of front rooflight, side windows and rear French doors and Juliet balcony.

    Extension
    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    BH2017/03986
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConservatoryDecision

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  • The 13 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

1a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£782,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£555,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 September 2017Most recent

    £555,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN2 7GL: £755,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Grand Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£3,513

Street avg £5,703

Below

Floor Area

158 m²

Street avg 141 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.7 t/year

Street avg 6.5 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1a

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

Larger development activity nearby

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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
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

0.1 km

Grand Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean. 5 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 7GL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN2 7GL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN2 7GL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

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, Grand Crescent, Rottingdean, Brighton, BN2 7GL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.