45 Hillcrest, Brighton, BN1 5FP is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,464 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 £507,260 , which equates to approximately £347 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Oct 2009 for £248,700. Since then, the value has increased by £258,560, representing a 104.0% increase, or approximately 6.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £507,260 is:

  • 3.2% lower than the average property price on Hillcrest
  • 21.0% lower than the average in the BN1 5FP postcode area
  • and 5.7% 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 30 March 2026, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in BN1 5FP

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1464 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£507,260
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£347
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

45 Hillcrest, Brighton, Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN1 5FP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Mar 2026.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 26 Jun 2015, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 89.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, while the heating system type remained the same (room heaters, electric).
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to electric immersion, off-peak, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated at rafters to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to excellent lighting efficiency, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Excellent lighting efficiency
Very Good

Compared to BN1 5FP

17 th / 19
Price Rank
21% lower than average
3 rd / 12
Size Rank
43% bigger than average
12 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
45% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£507,260
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+104 %
16 Oct 2009
£248,700
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 677 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 8 Dec 2011
rooms: 5
size: 1604 sq ft
sale price: £675,000
sale date: 27 Jun 2025
rooms: 5
size: 1561 sq ft
sale price: £590,000
sale date: 15 Dec 2017
rooms: 4
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £440,000
sale date: 19 May 2025
rooms: 5
size: 831 sq ft
sale price: £535,000
sale date: 3 Aug 2018

Data Sources

The property at 45 Hillcrest, Brighton, BN1 5FP appears once in HM Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 16 Oct 2009. It also has three Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 30 Mar 2026. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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