20 Reading Road, Brighton, BN2 5NE is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 969 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £615,594 , which equates to approximately £635 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Nov 2021 for £556,000. Since then, the value has increased by £59,594, representing a 10.7% increase, or approximately 2.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £615,594 is:

  • 12.5% higher than the average property price on Reading Road
  • 16.6% higher than the average in the BN2 5NE postcode area
  • and 21.8% higher than the average price for Brighton as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 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 9 September 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
969 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£615,594
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£635
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

20 Reading Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN2 5NE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Sep 2021.

This property uses a wood pellet boiler with radiators as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from the main heating system, supplemented by a solar water heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 29 Jan 2015, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 38.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, mains gas to boiler and radiators, wood pellets, changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, plus solar, with its energy efficiency changing from good to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated at rafters, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 94% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, wood pellets
Poor
Hot Water
From main system, plus solar
Average
Roof
Pitched, insulated at rafters
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 94% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BN2 5NE

6 th / 34
Price Rank
17% higher than average
13 th / 22
Size Rank
3% smaller than average
2 nd / 22
Price Per Sq FT Rank
20% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BN2 5NE , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 34. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 22 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 13th out of 22 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£615,594
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+11 %
23 Nov 2021
£556,000
Leasehold
+109.8 %
22 Dec 2011
£265,000
Leasehold
+17.8 %
10 Nov 2004
£225,000
Leasehold
+10.8 %
3 Jun 2004
£203,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £575,000
sale date: 12 Apr 2024
rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £607,000
sale date: 16 Oct 2023
rooms: 5
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £602,000
sale date: 5 May 2023
rooms: 4
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £632,500
sale date: 5 Sep 2022
rooms: 4
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £500,000
sale date: 17 Feb 2022

Data Sources

The property at 20 Reading Road, Brighton, BN2 5NE appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Nov 2021. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Sep 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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