42A Compton Avenue, Brighton, BN1 3PS is a leasehold flat built before 1900. The property offers approximately 678 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £341,937 , which equates to approximately £504 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Jan 2016 for £280,000. Since then, the value has increased by £61,937, representing a 22.1% increase, or approximately 2.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £341,937 is:

  • 13.7% higher than the average property price on Compton Avenue
  • 52.0% lower than the average in the BN1 3PS postcode area
  • and 1.8% lower than the average price for Brighton as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 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 28 May 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in BN1 3PS

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
678 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£341,937
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£504
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42A Compton Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN1 3PS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 May 2025.

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 single glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 19 Jun 2015, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 10.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BN1 3PS

19 th / 23
Price Rank
52% lower than average
12 th / 15
Size Rank
39% smaller than average
13 th / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
21% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BN1 3PS , this flat's estimated value ranks 19th out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 15 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 12th out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£341,937
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+22 %
11 Jan 2016
£280,000
Leasehold
+82.4 %
21 Dec 2004
£153,500
Leasehold
+13.7 %
17 Mar 2004
£135,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £358,000
sale date: 30 May 2025
rooms: 3
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £381,250
sale date: 9 Jul 2024
rooms: 2
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £288,000
sale date: 21 Jun 2021
rooms: 2
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £36,500
sale date: 25 Sep 1995
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £44,000
sale date: 10 Mar 1995

Data Sources

The property at 42A Compton Avenue, Brighton, BN1 3PS appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 11 Jan 2016. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 May 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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