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Below Average Efficiency โ€” Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

2, Borough Street

BN1 3BG

BRIGHTON

Current

E

51

Potential

B

88

๐Ÿ“… Upcoming Regulation Change โ€” Plan Ahead

The government has proposed raising the minimum EPC standard to C by 2028 for new rental tenancies and 2030 for all tenancies. This E-rated property would need to improve by two bands to comply. Acting now costs less and avoids deadline pressure.

Now

E

Current rating

Target (2028)

C

Minimum required

Achievable

B

With improvements

Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

ยฃ1,525

estimated per year

UK Average

ยฃ1,800

per year

After Improvements

ยฃ619

potential per year

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ยฃ7,500

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach B โ€” saving up to ยฃ906/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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๐Ÿ’ฐ Save ยฃ2,656/year

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โšก Bill-Free Living(inc. solar export income)
Journey to A
Eโ†’A
+ยฃ26,000
Property Value Boost
Investment
ยฃ34,500
Payback
~13 yrs
Current Costs
ยฃ1,525/yr
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Very Poor. Quickest payback of any upgrade โ€” top up to 270mm.

Save ยฃ200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
ยฃ1,000
Cost
2
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Save ยฃ1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
ยฃ11,000
Cost
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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with ยฃ7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save ยฃ906/yrPayback: ~4 years+10 EPC points
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ยฃ3,500
ยฃ11,000
Cost
4
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External Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. External insulation can dramatically cut heat loss.

Save ยฃ400/yrPayback: ~30 years+8 EPC points
ยฃ12,000
Cost
5
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Double Glazing

Your windows are rated Poor. Modern A-rated double glazing reduces drafts and heat loss.

Save ยฃ150/yrPayback: ~47 years+2 EPC points
ยฃ7,000
Cost

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About This E-Rated Property

This terraced house is located in BRIGHTON, BN1 3BG. The property offers 118mยฒ (1270 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. The property has an EPC rating of E (51/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (88/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs ยฃ8,000-ยฃ14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. The pitched roof lacks adequate insulation. Topping up loft insulation to 270mm (the recommended depth) typically costs ยฃ300-ยฃ500 and could save ยฃ150-ยฃ250 annually, with the investment often paying for itself within 2-3 years. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ1525, comprising ยฃ1182 for heating, ยฃ220 for hot water, and ยฃ123 for lighting. The property produces 7.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home. The property last sold in September 2021 for ยฃ630,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
Potential
C69-80
D55-68
E39-54
Current
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

E(51 points)

Achievable Rating

B(88 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 3 Apr 2015

Building Elements โ€” Improvement Opportunities

Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.

๐Ÿงฑ Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Roof

Pitched, no insulation

Very Poor

๐ŸชŸ Windows

Some double glazing

Poor

๐Ÿ“ฆ Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

NaN

Average

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

14.0% low energy โ€” Low energy lighting in 14% of fixed outlets

Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

2, Borough Street

BN1 3BG

BRIGHTON

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

118.0 mยฒ

4.0 total rooms

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

7.1 tonnes/year

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Energy Consumption

340 kWh/mยฒ/year

E-Rated Properties in BRIGHTON

BRIGHTON has a mix of older and newer housing stock. E-rated properties in this area typically pre-date modern insulation standards but are strong candidates for improvement โ€” particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs โ€” Current vs Potential

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ1182 /yr

Save ยฃ707/yr

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

ยฃ220 /yr

Save ยฃ143/yr

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

14.0% low energy

ยฃ123 /yr

Save ยฃ56/yr

๐Ÿ’ท Sales History

Improving from E to C typically adds 3โ€“5% per band to property value.

ยฃ630,000

T

Sept 2021

ยฃ580,000

T

Nov 2015

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.2 miles awayโ€ขBN1 3EF

Last inspected: Nov 2019

โœ“Good

Brunswick Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขBN3 1RP

Last inspected: Jun 2018

โœ“Good

St Paul's CofE Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขBN1 3LP

Last inspected: Mar 2023

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

Middle Street Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขBN1 1AL

Last inspected: Dec 2018

โœ“Good

Stanford Junior School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขBN1 5PR

Last inspected: Oct 2018

โœ“Good

St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขBN1 4GP

Last inspected: Sept 2018

โœ“Good

Cardinal Newman Catholic School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขBN3 6ND

Last inspected: May 2023

โœ“Good

Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขBN3 6NB

Last inspected: Feb 2023

โœ“Good

About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

โšก Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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Area Safety

Higher Crime1434 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
๐Ÿ”Š

Anti-social behaviour

353 incidents (25%)

๐Ÿ“Š

violent crime

334 incidents (23%)

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Shoplifting

250 incidents (17%)

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Public order

158 incidents (11%)

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Theft

79 incidents (6%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented.

Data Sources: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Police.uk crime statistics.

Public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.