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Front Basement Flat, 28 Brunswick Square

BN3 1EJ

HOVE

Current

D

68

Potential

B

82

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced flat is located in HOVE, BN3 1EJ. The property offers 40mยฒ (431 sq ft) of compact living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. With an EPC rating of D (68/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (82/100). 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 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. 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 ยฃ400-ยฃ600 per window but improves thermal comfort and can reduce noise by up to 30dB. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ495, comprising ยฃ330 for heating, ยฃ119 for hot water, and ยฃ46 for lighting. The property produces 2.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does Front Basement Flat Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 68/100, this HOVE property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of ยฃ495 are approximately ยฃ1305 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. With 40mยฒ of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87mยฒ. At 2.9 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 BN3 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property68
Average60
+13% better
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vs HOVE

This property68
Average60
+13% better
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vs BN3

This property68
Average59
+15% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 68/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ210/year less than the HOVE average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(68 points)

Potential Rating

B(82 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 27 Oct 2014

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Property Information

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Full Address

Front Basement Flat

28 Brunswick Square

BN3 1EJ

HOVE

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Property Type

Flat

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

40.0 mยฒ

2.0 total rooms

2.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

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Efficiency Score

68 / 100

Potential: 82

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

2.9 tonnes/year

72 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

405 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

27 Oct 2014

marketed sale

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About HOVE

HOVE is situated in East Sussex, South East. Properties in HOVE have an average EPC rating of D (score 60/100). Heating costs are ยฃ375 below the HOVE average, offering good value. The BN3 postcode district contains over 36100 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Electric storage heaters

ยฃ330.0/yr

Save ยฃ209/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ119.0/yr

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Lighting

50.0% low energy

ยฃ46.0/yr

Save ยฃ15/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor
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Roof

(another dwelling above)

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Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor
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Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Electric storage heaters

Poor
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Main Fuel

electricity (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets

Good
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Your heating is rated Poor. Compare local boiler installers.

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External Wall Insulation

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

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

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

Save ยฃ150/yrPayback: ~47 years+2 EPC points
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

Save ยฃ224/yrPayback: ~16 years+10 EPC points
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Brunswick Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขBN3 1RP

Last inspected: Jun 2018

โœ“Good

St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขBN1 3EF

Last inspected: Nov 2019

โœ“Good

St Paul's CofE Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขBN1 3LP

Last inspected: Mar 2023

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

Middle Street Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขBN1 1AL

Last inspected: Dec 2018

โœ“Good

St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขBN3 3YT

Last inspected: Mar 2019

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

Stanford Junior School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขBN1 5PR

Last inspected: Oct 2018

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: 387 Mbps

โœ“ Fibre Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:387 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:58 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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Area Safety

Higher Crime1203 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Anti-social behaviour

295 incidents (25%)

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violent crime

289 incidents (24%)

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Shoplifting

202 incidents (17%)

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Public order

124 incidents (10%)

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Theft

72 incidents (6%)

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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