171 Bear Road, Brighton, BN2 4DB is a leasehold flat built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 603 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £254,252 , which equates to approximately £422 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 May 2001 for £80,500. Since then, the value has increased by £173,752, representing a 215.8% increase, or approximately 8.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £254,252 is:

  • 17.3% lower than the average property price on Bear Road
  • 10.6% lower than the average in the BN2 4DB postcode area
  • and 49.7% lower than the average price for Brighton as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 11 July 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
603 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£254,252
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£422
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

171 Bear Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN2 4DB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Jul 2024.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 21 Nov 2011. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 92% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 92% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BN2 4DB

40 th / 67
Price Rank
11% lower than average
17 th / 61
Size Rank
2% bigger than average
42 nd / 61
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BN2 4DB , this flat's estimated value ranks 40th out of 67. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 42th out of 61 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 17th out of 61 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£254,252
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+216 %
8 May 2001
£80,500
Leasehold
+91.7 %
13 Dec 1996
£42,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £322,000
sale date: 28 Jun 2024
rooms: 2
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 6 Feb 2024
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 13 Dec 2023
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £302,000
sale date: 8 Dec 2023
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £301,500
sale date: 28 Nov 2023

Data Sources

The property at 171 Bear Road, Brighton, BN2 4DB appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 8 May 2001. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Jul 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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