197 Bear Road, Brighton, BN2 4DB is a leasehold flat built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 527 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor of a 1-storey building. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £243,681 , which equates to approximately £462 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Nov 2013 for £175,000. Since then, the value has increased by £68,681, representing a 39.2% increase, or approximately 3.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £243,681 is:

  • 15.7% lower than the average property price on Bear Road
  • 15.1% lower than the average in the BN2 4DB postcode area
  • and 49.2% lower than the average price for Brighton as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 out of 4 inspections). This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 13 March 2026, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in BN2 4DB

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
527 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor of 1
Price (estimate)
£243,681
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£462
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

197 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 13 Mar 2026.

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 have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 13 Jul 2023. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 89% of fixed outlets to excellent lighting efficiency, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Excellent lighting efficiency
Very Good

Compared to BN2 4DB

49 th / 68
Price Rank
15% lower than average
51 st / 62
Size Rank
11% smaller than average
34 th / 62
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£243,681
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+39 %
25 Nov 2013
£175,000
Leasehold
+139.7 %
4 May 2001
£73,000
Leasehold
+78 %
23 Jul 1999
£41,000
Leasehold
+54.7 %
30 Apr 1997
£26,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

95 Bear Road, Brighton, BN2 4DB
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £271,000
sale date: 12 Dec 2025
179 Bear Road, Brighton, BN2 4DB
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £322,000
sale date: 28 Jun 2024
83 Bear Road, Brighton, BN2 4DB
rooms: 2
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 6 Feb 2024
55 Bear Road, Brighton, BN2 4DB
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 13 Dec 2023
187 Bear Road, Brighton, BN2 4DB
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £302,000
sale date: 8 Dec 2023

Data Sources

The property at 197 Bear Road, Brighton, BN2 4DB appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 25 Nov 2013. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Mar 2026. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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