55A Preston Drove, Brighton, BN1 6LA is a leasehold flat built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,141 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £474,578 , which equates to approximately £416 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Dec 2003 for £235,000. Since then, the value has increased by £239,578, representing a 101.9% increase, or approximately 4.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £474,578 is:

  • 14.6% lower than the average property price on Preston Drove
  • 35.1% lower than the average in the BN1 6LA postcode area
  • and 36.3% 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 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced Maisonette
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1141 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£474,578
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£416
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

55A Preston Drove, Brighton, Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN1 6LA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Mar 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 4 Feb 2010. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 6.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The wall energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 26% 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
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BN1 6LA

19 th / 35
Price Rank
35% lower than average
11 th / 19
Size Rank
13% smaller than average
18 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
25% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BN1 6LA , this maisonette's estimated value ranks 19th out of 35. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 18th out of 19 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 11th out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£474,578
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+102 %
9 Dec 2003
£235,000
Leasehold
+42.4 %
25 Nov 2002
£165,000
Leasehold
+43.5 %
15 Dec 2000
£115,000
Leasehold
+132.3 %
16 Mar 1999
£49,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 2
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 30 Jun 2021
rooms: 2
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £332,000
sale date: 7 Jun 2023
rooms: 8
size: 1841 sq ft
sale price: £860,000
sale date: 22 Mar 2019
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £222,500
sale date: 9 Nov 2012
rooms: 2
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £322,500
sale date: 16 Oct 2020

Data Sources

The property at 55A Preston Drove, Brighton, BN1 6LA appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 9 Dec 2003. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Mar 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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