29a, Franklin Road, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1AF
About 29a
29a is a mid-terrace house in Portslade, Brighton, Brighton (BN41 1AF). It has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (around 1149 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (February 2011) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The latest certificate is from February 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Today's modelled estimate of £545,000 sits 74.1% above the 2011 sale of £313,000. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in December 2011.
Know exactly what you're buying at 29a
Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
29a'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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 16 Feb 2021
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
29a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
7applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 29a
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
29a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£545,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£313,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
15 December 2011Most recent
£313,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BN41 1AF: £509,220 (2025–2019).
Nearby sales in BN41 1AF
39 Franklin Road, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1AF
Sold Jan 2025
£509,22033 Franklin Road, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1AF
Sold Sept 2022
£685,00041 Franklin Road, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1AF
Sold Sept 2021
£850,00048 Franklin Road, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1AF
Sold Feb 2021
£405,00036 Franklin Road, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1AF
Sold Jul 2018
£465,000
Everything we know about 29a, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby

Versus other Franklin Road homes
Years Held for 29a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,933
Street avg £3,947
Floor Area
107 m²
Street avg 115 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.0 t/year
Street avg 5.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
4/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Boundary Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
St Mary's Catholic Primary School. 22 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.0dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.4dB