20, Highdown Court Varndean Drive, Brighton, BN1 6TF is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 872 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £370,990 , which equates to approximately £425 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 Nov 2010 for £235,000. Since then, the value has increased by £135,990, representing a 57.9% increase, or approximately 3.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £370,990 is:

  • 37.7% lower than the average property price on Varndean Drive
  • 8.5% lower than the average in the BN1 6TF postcode area
  • and 6.5% higher than the average price for Brighton as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. 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 11 October 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
872 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£370,990
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£425
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

20, Highdown Court Varndean Drive, Brighton, Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN1 6TF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Oct 2022.

This property uses electric underfloor heating as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 30 Jun 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 60%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from electric ceiling heating to electric underfloor heating, with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 27% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 91% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Electric underfloor heating
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 91% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BN1 6TF

25 th / 36
Price Rank
8% lower than average
15 th / 32
Size Rank
4% smaller than average
23 rd / 32
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BN1 6TF , this flat's estimated value ranks 25th out of 36. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 23th out of 32 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 15th out of 32 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£370,990
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+58 %
4 Nov 2010
£235,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 4 Oct 2023
rooms: 3
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 26 Sep 2023
rooms: 3
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 26 May 2023
rooms: 3
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £375,000
sale date: 26 Aug 2022
rooms: 3
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £360,000
sale date: 28 Jan 2022

Data Sources

The property at 20, Highdown Court Varndean Drive, Brighton, Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN1 6TF appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 4 Nov 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Oct 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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