26 Westdene Drive, Brighton, BN1 5HF is a freehold detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,184 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £652,488 , which equates to approximately £551 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Aug 2014 for £430,000. Since then, the value has increased by £222,488, representing a 51.7% increase, or approximately 4.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £652,488 is:

  • 72.3% higher than the average property price on Westdene Drive
  • 52.5% higher than the average in the BN1 5HF postcode area
  • and 87.4% 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 14 April 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1184 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£652,488
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£551
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

26 Westdene Drive, Brighton, Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN1 5HF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Apr 2015.

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 7 Apr 2014, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 26.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 6% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with no change in efficiency (very poor).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to BN1 5HF

5 th / 28
Price Rank
52% higher than average
3 rd / 19
Size Rank
30% bigger than average
4 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BN1 5HF , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 19 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 3rd out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£652,488
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+52 %
21 Aug 2014
£430,000
Leasehold
+59.3 %
23 Jun 2003
£270,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 6
size: 1173 sq ft
sale price: £505,000
sale date: 24 May 2019
rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £308,000
sale date: 1 Feb 2013
rooms: 7
size: 953 sq ft
sale price: £330,000
sale date: 2 Sep 2013
rooms: 6
size: 1410 sq ft
sale price: £555,000
sale date: 9 Sep 2019
rooms: 5
size: 1658 sq ft
sale price: £620,000
sale date: 29 Jan 2021

Data Sources

The property at 26 Westdene Drive, Brighton, BN1 5HF appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Aug 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Apr 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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