Flat 16, Sceptre Tower Gate, Preston, Brighton, BN1 6WT is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 560 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £326,751 , which equates to approximately £584 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Apr 2024 for £325,000. Since then, the value has increased by £1,751, representing a 0.5% increase, or approximately 0.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £326,751 is:

  • 6.7% lower than the average property price on Tower Gate
  • 9.5% higher than the average in the BN1 6WT postcode area
  • and 6.2% lower 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 9 June 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
560 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£326,751
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£584
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 16, Sceptre Tower Gate, Preston, Brighton, Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN1 6WT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Jun 2023.

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 22 Nov 2011. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 2.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 89% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (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, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 89% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BN1 6WT

23 rd / 45
Price Rank
9% higher than average
31 st / 38
Size Rank
12% smaller than average
6 th / 38
Price Per Sq FT Rank
25% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BN1 6WT , this flat's estimated value ranks 23th out of 45. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 38 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 31th out of 38 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£326,751
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+1 %
11 Apr 2024
£325,000
Leasehold
+6.6 %
8 Nov 2021
£305,000
Leasehold
+15.1 %
29 Jul 2016
£265,000
Leasehold
+215.5 %
20 Apr 2000
£84,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 28 Oct 2024
rooms: 2
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 4 Aug 2023
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £262,050
sale date: 22 Apr 2022
rooms: 3
size: 627 sq ft
sale price: £257,000
sale date: 3 Sep 2021
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £259,950
sale date: 28 Jun 2021

Data Sources

The property at Flat 16, Sceptre Tower Gate, Preston, Brighton, BN1 6WT appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 11 Apr 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Jun 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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