78 Locks Hill, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2LD is a freehold detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 936 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £585,396 , which equates to approximately £625 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Dec 2016 for £460,000. Since then, the value has increased by £125,396, representing a 27.3% increase, or approximately 3.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £585,396 is:

  • 15.4% higher than the average property price on Locks Hill
  • 37.8% higher than the average in the BN41 2LD postcode area
  • and 68.1% 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 January 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
936 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£585,396
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£625
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

78 Locks Hill, Portslade, Brighton, Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN41 2LD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Jan 2015.

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 17 Apr 2014, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 12%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 36% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 36% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to BN41 2LD

1 st / 19
Price Rank
38% higher than average
7 th / 14
Size Rank
6% smaller than average
2 nd / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
46% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BN41 2LD , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 1st out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 14 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 7th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£585,396
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+27 %
16 Dec 2016
£460,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 10 Oct 2017
rooms: 6
size: 1442 sq ft
sale price: £158,000
sale date: 17 Jun 2005
rooms: 4
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 12 Feb 2021
rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £425,000
sale date: 25 Mar 2021
rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £305,000
sale date: 23 Oct 2020

Data Sources

The property at 78 Locks Hill, Portslade, Brighton, Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN41 2LD appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 16 Dec 2016. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Jan 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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