20 Highfield Crescent, Brighton, BN1 8JD is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,496 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £541,264 , which equates to approximately £362 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Dec 2021 for £511,000. Since then, the value has increased by £30,264, representing a 5.9% increase, or approximately 1.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £541,264 is:

  • 14.5% higher than the average property price on Highfield Crescent
  • 5.2% higher than the average in the BN1 8JD postcode area
  • and 55.4% 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 9 December 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1496 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£541,264
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£362
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

20 Highfield Crescent, Brighton, Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN1 8JD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Dec 2021.

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 17 Sep 2011, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 31.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average 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
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BN1 8JD

11 th / 44
Price Rank
5% higher than average
2 nd / 35
Size Rank
56% bigger than average
33 rd / 35
Price Per Sq FT Rank
33% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BN1 8JD , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 44. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 33th out of 35 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 2nd out of 35 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£541,264
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+6 %
22 Dec 2021
£511,000
Leasehold
+59.7 %
11 Apr 2013
£319,950
Leasehold
+56.1 %
10 Jul 2012
£205,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1292 sq ft
sale price: £455,000
sale date: 18 Dec 2020
rooms: 6
size: 1335 sq ft
sale price: £461,250
sale date: 14 Dec 2020
rooms: 5
size: 1507 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 25 Aug 2017
rooms: 5
size: 1345 sq ft
sale price: £525,000
sale date: 28 Jul 2017
rooms: 7
size: 1367 sq ft
sale price: £303,000
sale date: 30 Jan 2015

Data Sources

The property at 20 Highfield Crescent, Brighton, BN1 8JD appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 22 Dec 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Dec 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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