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Flat 2, 11A Imperial Arcade

BN1 3EA

Brighton

Current

C

72

Potential

C

76

At a Glance

About This Property

This flat is located in Brighton, BN1 3EA. The property offers 59m² (635 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. The property holds an EPC rating of C (72/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. 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%. Estimated annual energy costs are £1137, comprising £763 for heating, £327 for hot water, and £47 for lighting. The property produces 0.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does Flat 2 Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 72/100, this Brighton property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £1137 are approximately £663 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 59m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². CO2 emissions of 0.9 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

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 property72
Average60
+20% better
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vs Brighton

This property72
Average76
-5% below
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vs BN1

This property72
Average59
+22% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 72/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £772/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(72 points)

Potential Rating

C(76 points)

Based on assessment dated 16 Jun 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

Flat 2

11A Imperial Arcade

BN1 3EA

Brighton

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Property Type

Flat

Not Recorded

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Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

59.0

3.0 total rooms

3.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

72 / 100

Potential: 76

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CO₂ Emissions

0.9 tonnes/year

16 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

178 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

16 Jun 2025

rental

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About Brighton

Brighton is situated in East Sussex, South East. Properties in Brighton have an average EPC rating of C (score 76/100). Heating costs are £398 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The BN1 postcode district contains over 34400 registered properties. Like many Brighton properties, this home features period architecture with character typical of Victorian-era construction.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Electric storage heaters

£763.0/yr

Save £386/yr

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Hot Water

£327.0/yr

Save £163/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£47.0/yr

Save £6/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Solid brick, with internal insulation

Good
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Roof

Flat, insulated

Average
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Windows

High performance glazing

Good
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Floor

(other premises below)

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Heating System

Electric storage heaters

Good

Main Fuel

electricity (not community)

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Lighting

Excelent lighting efficiency

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Paul's CofE Primary School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayBN1 3LP

Last inspected: Mar 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayBN1 3EF

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

Middle Street Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayBN1 1AL

Last inspected: Dec 2018

Good

Carlton Hill Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayBN2 9HS

Last inspected: May 2018

Good

St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayBN1 4GP

Last inspected: Sept 2018

Good

Brunswick Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayBN3 1RP

Last inspected: Jun 2018

Good

Queen's Park Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayBN2 0BN

Last inspected: Sept 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Stanford Junior School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayBN1 5PR

Last inspected: Oct 2018

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

📻Basic Broadband

Average download speed: 0 Mbps

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Download Speed

Minimum:10 Mbps
Average:0 Mbps
Maximum:67 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:0 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

BTSkyTalkTalkPlusnet

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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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.

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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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