Flat 1, 5 Preston Park Avenue, Brighton, BN1 6HJ is a leasehold flat built before 1900. The property offers approximately 980 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £448,558 , which equates to approximately £458 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Dec 2012 for £287,500. Since then, the value has increased by £161,058, representing a 56.0% increase, or approximately 4.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £448,558 is:

  • 16.9% higher than the average property price on Preston Park Avenue
  • 22.2% lower than the average in the BN1 6HJ postcode area
  • and 28.8% 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 7 May 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
980 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£448,558
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£458
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 1, 5 Preston Park Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN1 6HJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 May 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 have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 6 Apr 2011, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 4.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The windows were upgraded from some double glazing to partial double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 37% 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)
Very Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BN1 6HJ

23 rd / 48
Price Rank
22% lower than average
9 th / 33
Size Rank
4% smaller than average
26 th / 33
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BN1 6HJ , this flat's estimated value ranks 23th out of 48. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 26th out of 33 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 9th out of 33 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£448,558
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+56 %
14 Dec 2012
£287,500
Leasehold
+0.9 %
1 Sep 2006
£285,000
Leasehold
+52.2 %
17 Feb 2006
£187,300
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £450,000
sale date: 3 Mar 2023
rooms: 3
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £465,000
sale date: 16 Oct 2020
rooms: 3
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £387,000
sale date: 15 Oct 2020
rooms: 4
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 3 Mar 2016
rooms: 3
size: 983 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 14 May 2010

Data Sources

The property at Flat 1, 5 Preston Park Avenue, Brighton, BN1 6HJ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 14 Dec 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 May 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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