What type of property is Top Flat, 5 Gardener Street, BN41 1SX?

Top Flat, 5 Gardener Street, BN41 1SX is an end-of-terrace house.

What energy rating does Top Flat, 5 Gardener Street, BN41 1SX have?

The current EPC rating for Top Flat, 5 Gardener Street, BN41 1SX is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in March 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Top Flat, 5 Gardener Street, BN41 1SX?

Top Flat, 5 Gardener Street, BN41 1SX has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft). That makes it about 35% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BN41 1SX. Source: EPC Register.

How is Top Flat, 5 Gardener Street, BN41 1SX heated?

The latest EPC at Top Flat, 5 Gardener Street, BN41 1SX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does Top Flat, 5 Gardener Street, BN41 1SX have?

Top Flat, 5 Gardener Street, BN41 1SX has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in August 2010. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Where is Top Flat, 5 Gardener Street, BN41 1SX located?

Top Flat, 5 Gardener Street, BN41 1SX sits in Portslade, Brighton, Brighton. It falls within the BN41 postcode district.

Is Top Flat, 5 Gardener Street, BN41 1SX in a safe area?

Police records around Top Flat, 5 Gardener Street, BN41 1SX show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 34% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Top Flat, 5 Gardener Street, BN41 1SX?

The closest primary school to Top Flat, 5 Gardener Street, BN41 1SX is Brackenbury Primary School (368m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Portslade Aldridge Community Academy (1.7km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Top Flat, 5 Gardener Street, BN41 1SX?

The closest bus stop to Top Flat, 5 Gardener Street, BN41 1SX is Fishersgate Station, 74m away. The nearest rail option is Fishersgate Rail Station, 173m away.

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Top Flat, 5 Gardener Street, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1SX

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Top Flat

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

Top Flat is an end-of-terrace house in Portslade, Brighton, Brighton (BN41 1SX). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (March 2019) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77).

At 51 m² it sits well below the postcode median (79 m² across 38 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. One planning record on file: new windows approved in 2010. Past consents include new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2019

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2019from Mar 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

15%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Top Flat, 5 Gardener Street, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1SX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Aug 2010
RenovationFull
In report
Replacement of timber windows and door with uPVC
New Windows
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
BH2010/01912
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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.

Top Flat has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£249,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN41 1SX: £387,500 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in BN41 1SX

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On the street

Versus other Gardener Street homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Top Flat is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

63 (D)

Street avg 70 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 48 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Fishersgate Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Brackenbury Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN41 1SX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN41 1SX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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