26 May Road, Brighton, BN2 3EB is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,604 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 £556,447 , which equates to approximately £347 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Mar 2016 for £400,000. Since then, the value has increased by £156,447, representing a 39.1% increase, or approximately 4.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £556,447 is:

  • 18.2% higher than the average property price on May Road
  • 35.9% higher than the average in the BN2 3EB postcode area
  • and 10.1% higher 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 5 July 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1604 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£556,447
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£347
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

26 May Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN2 3EB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 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 23 Sep 2014, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 64.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 36% 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, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BN2 3EB

1 st / 19
Price Rank
36% higher than average
1 st / 18
Size Rank
63% bigger than average
16 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BN2 3EB , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 16th out of 18 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 1st out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£556,447
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+39 %
31 Mar 2016
£400,000
Leasehold
+47.6 %
24 Feb 2015
£271,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 8
size: 1572 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 12 Aug 2022

Data Sources

The property at 26 May Road, Brighton, BN2 3EB appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Mar 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Jul 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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