53 Westdene Drive, Brighton, BN1 5HE is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,539 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 £597,775 , which equates to approximately £388 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Oct 2020 for £520,000. Since then, the value has increased by £77,775, representing a 15.0% increase, or approximately 2.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £597,775 is:

  • 57.8% higher than the average property price on Westdene Drive
  • 3.1% lower than the average in the BN1 5HE postcode area
  • and 71.7% 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 10 March 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1539 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£597,775
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£388
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

53 Westdene Drive, Brighton, Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN1 5HE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Mar 2020.

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 27 Aug 2010, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 21.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 35% 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, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BN1 5HE

11 th / 23
Price Rank
3% lower than average
3 rd / 17
Size Rank
38% bigger than average
15 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
30% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BN1 5HE , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 11th out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th out of 17 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 3rd out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£597,775
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+15 %
30 Oct 2020
£520,000
Leasehold
+44.8 %
19 Dec 2013
£359,000
Leasehold
+5.6 %
27 Oct 2011
£340,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 4
size: 912 sq ft
sale price: £362,000
sale date: 20 Feb 2015
rooms: 6
size: 1539 sq ft
sale price: £575,000
sale date: 22 Feb 2021
rooms: 4
size: 902 sq ft
sale price: £257,250
sale date: 1 Dec 2009
rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £675,000
sale date: 31 May 2022
rooms: 7
size: 1711 sq ft
sale price: £650,000
sale date: 26 Apr 2024

Data Sources

The property at 53 Westdene Drive, Brighton, BN1 5HE appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Oct 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Mar 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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