What kind of home is Flat 1, 7 Albion Street, BN42 4DN?

Flat 1, 7 Albion Street, BN42 4DN is a detached house.

How energy efficient is Flat 1, 7 Albion Street, BN42 4DN?

The current EPC rating for Flat 1, 7 Albion Street, BN42 4DN is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2015. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Flat 1, 7 Albion Street, BN42 4DN?

Flat 1, 7 Albion Street, BN42 4DN has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft). That makes it about 29% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BN42 4DN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Flat 1, 7 Albion Street, BN42 4DN use?

The latest EPC at Flat 1, 7 Albion Street, BN42 4DN records electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Flat 1, 7 Albion Street, BN42 4DN?

Flat 1, 7 Albion Street, BN42 4DN is in council tax band C.

Which area is Flat 1, 7 Albion Street, BN42 4DN in?

Flat 1, 7 Albion Street, BN42 4DN sits in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton. It falls within the BN42 postcode district in West Sussex.

What is crime like near Flat 1, 7 Albion Street, BN42 4DN?

Police records around Flat 1, 7 Albion Street, BN42 4DN show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Flat 1, 7 Albion Street, BN42 4DN?

The closest primary school to Flat 1, 7 Albion Street, BN42 4DN is Glebe Primary School (428m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Shoreham Academy (640m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Flat 1, 7 Albion Street, BN42 4DN?

The closest bus stop to Flat 1, 7 Albion Street, BN42 4DN is Kingston Lane, 26m away. The nearest rail option is Southwick Rail Station, 522m away.

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Flat 1, 7 Albion Street, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4DN

Property type

Detached

Floor 1

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band C

Overview

About Flat 1

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

Flat 1 is a detached house in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton (BN42 4DN). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2023 and council tax band C. At 71 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (46–71 m²). The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (80 versus a best of 84). The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in April 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and window efficiency went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average and main heating dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff.

At 71 m² it's 29.1% larger than the typical home in the postcode (55 m² median across 5 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 80% of similar EPCs).

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Apr 2015

EPC improved fromD63toC80

Heating System

Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof

PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 1, 7 Albion Street, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4DN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 1 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 1 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£269,000

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 3 sales in BN42 4DN: £70,000 (2021–1995).

Nearby sales in BN42 4DN

On the street

Versus other Albion Street homes

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

Floor Area for Flat 1 runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

80 (C)

Street avg 83 (B)

Below

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 55 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Kingston Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Glebe Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN42 4DN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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