48 Chichester Drive West, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8SF is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,733 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £806,511 , which equates to approximately £465 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Feb 2017 for £620,000. Since then, the value has increased by £186,511, representing a 30.1% increase, or approximately 3.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £806,511 is:

  • 19.3% higher than the average property price on Chichester Drive West
  • 44.9% higher than the average in the BN2 8SF postcode area
  • and 59.6% 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 6 September 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1733 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£806,511
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£465
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

48 Chichester Drive West, Saltdean, Brighton, Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN2 8SF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Sep 2016.

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 25 Mar 2010, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 20%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • 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 10% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 28% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to average.
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 28% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to BN2 8SF

1 st / 29
Price Rank
45% higher than average
2 nd / 23
Size Rank
52% bigger than average
6 th / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BN2 8SF , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 29. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 23 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 2nd out of 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£806,511
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+30 %
24 Feb 2017
£620,000
Leasehold
+40.9 %
20 Aug 2010
£440,000
Leasehold
+183.9 %
10 Sep 1997
£155,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1711 sq ft
sale price: £645,000
sale date: 16 Aug 2024
rooms: 7
size: 1615 sq ft
sale price: £675,000
sale date: 8 Jun 2022
rooms: 7
size: 1528 sq ft
sale price: £600,000
sale date: 13 Aug 2021

Data Sources

The property at 48 Chichester Drive West, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8SF appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 Feb 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Sep 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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