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41, Bates Road

BN1 6PF

BRIGHTON

Current

C

70

Potential

C

72

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in BRIGHTON, BN1 6PF. The property offers 129.49m² (1394 sq ft) of spacious living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (70/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. 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 £878, comprising £701 for heating, £92 for hot water, and £85 for lighting. The property produces 4.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. The property last sold in March 2015 for £550,000.

How Does 41, Bates Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 70/100, this BRIGHTON property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £878 are approximately £922 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 129.49m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². At 4.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the BN1 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property70
Average60
+17% better
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vs BRIGHTON

This property70
Average61
+15% better
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vs BN1

This property70
Average59
+19% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 70/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £218/year more than the BRIGHTON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

📊 Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
Current
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

C(70 points)

Potential Rating

C(72 points)

Based on assessment dated 25 Jul 2011

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Property Information

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Full Address

41, Bates Road

BN1 6PF

BRIGHTON

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

129.49

7.0 total rooms

7.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

70 / 100

Potential: 72

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CO₂ Emissions

4.3 tonnes/year

33 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

171 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

25 Jul 2011

marketed sale

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About BRIGHTON

BRIGHTON is situated in East Sussex, South East. Properties in BRIGHTON have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). The BN1 postcode district contains over 34400 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£550,000

30 March 2015

Type: Terraced

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£701.0/yr

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Hot Water

£92/yr

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Lighting

67.0% low energy

£85/yr

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Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average
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Windows

Partial double glazing

Poor
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Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets

Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Dorothy Stringer School

Secondary
📍0.2 miles awayBN1 6PZ

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

Balfour Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayBN1 6NE

Last inspected: Feb 2020

⚠️Requires improvement

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayBN1 6UT

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

Varndean School

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayBN1 6NP

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

Hertford Infant School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayBN1 7GF

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

Downs Junior School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayBN1 6ED

Last inspected: Mar 2011

Outstanding

Stanford Infant School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayBN1 5PS

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

Downs Infant School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayBN1 6JA

Last inspected: Jun 2013

Outstanding

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

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ 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 Crime318 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Anti-social behaviour

81 incidents (25%)

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violent crime

77 incidents (24%)

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Shoplifting

33 incidents (10%)

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Criminal damage

24 incidents (8%)

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Public order

23 incidents (7%)

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

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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

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