What kind of home is Flat 2, 281 Albion Street, BN42 4AT?

Flat 2, 281 Albion Street, BN42 4AT is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does Flat 2, 281 Albion Street, BN42 4AT have?

The current EPC rating for Flat 2, 281 Albion Street, BN42 4AT is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Flat 2, 281 Albion Street, BN42 4AT?

Flat 2, 281 Albion Street, BN42 4AT has a recorded floor area of 32 m² (344 sq ft). That makes it about 60% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BN42 4AT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Flat 2, 281 Albion Street, BN42 4AT use?

The latest EPC at Flat 2, 281 Albion Street, BN42 4AT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Flat 2, 281 Albion Street, BN42 4AT?

Flat 2, 281 Albion Street, BN42 4AT is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is Flat 2, 281 Albion Street, BN42 4AT in?

Flat 2, 281 Albion Street, BN42 4AT sits in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton. It falls within the BN42 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Flat 2, 281 Albion Street, BN42 4AT?

Police records around Flat 2, 281 Albion Street, BN42 4AT show an average of 45 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (14% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Flat 2, 281 Albion Street, BN42 4AT?

The closest primary school to Flat 2, 281 Albion Street, BN42 4AT is Eastbrook Primary Academy (546m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Shoreham Academy (1.2km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Flat 2, 281 Albion Street, BN42 4AT?

The closest bus stop to Flat 2, 281 Albion Street, BN42 4AT is Colebrook Road, 46m away. The nearest rail option is Southwick Rail Station, 360m away.

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Flat 2, 281 Albion Street, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4AT

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

32 m²

344 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About Flat 2

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

Flat 2 is a semi-detached house in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton (BN42 4AT). It has a recorded floor area of 32 m² (around 344 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 32 m² it sits well below the postcode median (80 m² across 28 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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Energy

Energy performance

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

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2021from Jul 2016

EPC improved fromE52toD55

Jul 2026from Nov 2021

Walls

PoorAverage

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 2, 281 Albion Street, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4AT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 2 has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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.

Flat 2 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£170,000

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 BN42 4AT: £390,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in BN42 4AT

On the street

Versus other Albion Street homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for Flat 2 lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

63 (D)

Street avg 64 (D)

On par

Floor Area

32 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Colebrook Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Eastbrook Primary Academy. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN42 4AT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN42 4AT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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