Energy Performance Certificate
39, Franklin Road
BN2 3AE
BRIGHTON
Current
E
44
Potential
C
78
📅 Upcoming Regulation Change — 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
C
With improvements
Running Costs: How This Property Compares
This Property
£1,349
estimated per year
UK Average
£1,800
per year
After Improvements
£515
potential per year
💰 Grants & Schemes Available
🏠 ECO4 Scheme
Free
Free insulation & heating for eligible households on benefits or low income.
Check Eligibility →How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C
With targeted upgrades, this property could reach C — saving up to £834/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.
Showing quick wins with fastest payback first
💰 Save £1,234/year
With 3 selected upgrades
Future Energy Price Simulator
Drag to see how rising prices affect your savings
Your Savings Today
£1,234/yr
£12,340 over 10 years
Move slider to see
£1,234/yr
£12,340 over 10 years
Build Your Upgrade Plan
Sorted by best return on investment (quick wins first)
Cavity Wall Insulation
Your walls are rated Poor. Cavity fill is one of the most cost-effective upgrades available.
Air Source Heat Pump
Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.
Double Glazing
Your windows are rated Very Poor. Modern A-rated double glazing reduces drafts and heat loss.
Get FREE Quotes in Brighton
Compare prices from trusted local tradesmen - no obligation, 100% free
Trusted by thousands of UK homeowners
Advertisement
About This E-Rated Property
This terraced maisonette is located in BRIGHTON, BN2 3AE. The property offers 81m² (872 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property has an EPC rating of E (44/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (78/100). The property uses electric storage heaters, which charge overnight on cheaper electricity tariffs. While having low installation costs, running costs are typically higher than gas central heating. A heat pump could reduce electricity use by 60-70%. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. Single glazing is a significant source of heat loss, accounting for up to 25% of a home's heat escaping through windows. Upgrading to double glazing typically costs £400-£600 per window but improves thermal comfort and can reduce noise by up to 30dB. Estimated annual energy costs are £1349, comprising £909 for heating, £344 for hot water, and £96 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 December 2019 for £335,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Achievable Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 12 May 2016
Building Elements — Improvement Opportunities
Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.
🧱 Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
🏗️ Roof
(another dwelling above)
🪟 Windows
Single glazed
📦 Floor
Suspended, no insulation (assumed)
🔥 Heating
Electric storage heaters
🚿 Hot Water
NaN
💡 Lighting
43.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 43% of fixed outlets
Property Information
Full Address
39, Franklin Road
BN2 3AE
BRIGHTON
Property Type
Maisonette
Mid-Terrace
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1930-1949
Floor Area
81.0 m²
4.0 total rooms
CO₂ Emissions
7.1 tonnes/year
Energy Consumption
515 kWh/m²/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 — particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.
Location & Nearby Area
Scroll to load map
Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential
🔥 Heating
Electric storage heaters
£909 /yr
Save £574/yr
🚿 Hot Water
£344 /yr
Save £221/yr
💡 Lighting
43.0% low energy
£96 /yr
Save £39/yr
💷 Sales History
Improving from E to C typically adds 3–5% per band to property value.
£335,000
F
Dec 2019
£335,000
F
Apr 2018
Advertisement
Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Elm Grove Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jan 2023
Fairlight Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Dec 2018
St Martin's CofE Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Feb 2023
St Luke's Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Oct 2013
Downs Infant School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2013
Coombe Road Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Feb 2023
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Sept 2018
Downs Junior School
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2011
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.
Broadband & Connectivity
Average download speed: 491 Mbps
Download Speed
Upload Speed
Available Providers
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.
Getting Ripped Off by Your Local Tradesman in Brighton?
Find out with a 100% FREE quote - costs nothing, no obligation
More Properties in BN2 3AE
Showing properties in the same postcode. Click to view detailed EPC data for each property.
More Properties in the BN2 Area
Explore nearby properties with EPC ratings in the BN2 postcode district
All properties in BN2 • Click to view detailed energy performance data
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.