2a, Beaconsfield Road, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1XA
About 2a
2a is a mid-terrace house in Portslade, Brighton, Brighton (BN41 1XA). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2018) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (December 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). At 54 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 25 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 47–114 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to C across 25 units on file.
At 54 m² it sits well below the postcode median (86 m² across 24 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Upgraded to gas central heating
Connected to mains gas supply
Hot water system upgraded
Planning history
2a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
7applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 2a
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
2a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£241,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 1XA: £365,000 (2024–2020).
Nearby sales in BN41 1XA
18 Beaconsfield Road, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1XA
Sold Aug 2024
£365,00012 Beaconsfield Road, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1XA
Sold Dec 2022
£421,5793a, Beaconsfield Road, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1XA
Sold Jun 2022
£362,00022 Beaconsfield Road, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1XA
Sold Jan 2021
£410,00010 Beaconsfield Road, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1XA
Sold Aug 2020
£358,500
Everything we know about 2a, 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 Beaconsfield Road homes
On habitable rooms, 2a stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
65 (D)
Street avg 62 (D)
Floor Area
54 m²
Street avg 58 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 t/year
Street avg 2.5 t/year
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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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
Battle of Trafalgar — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Brackenbury Primary School. 20 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.3dB