Flat 3, 5 Albert Road, Brighton, BN1 3RL is a leasehold flat built before 1900. The property offers approximately 280 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £187,501 , which equates to approximately £670 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Jun 2017 for £178,200. Since then, the value has increased by £9,301, representing a 5.2% increase, or approximately 0.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £187,501 is:

  • 35.4% lower than the average property price on Albert Road
  • 35.9% lower than the average in the BN1 3RL postcode area
  • and 60.9% 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 10 January 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
280 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£187,501
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£670
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 3, 5 Albert Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN1 3RL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Jan 2025.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Electric instantaneous heaters at the point of use are used to provide hot water. The windows have some double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 18 Nov 2013, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 25%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric underfloor heating to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • 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 no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric instantaneous at point of use
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Some double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BN1 3RL

34 th / 53
Price Rank
36% lower than average
20 th / 31
Size Rank
50% smaller than average
6 th / 31
Price Per Sq FT Rank
27% higher than average

Sale History

Today
£187,501
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+5 %
14 Jun 2017
£178,200
Leasehold
+91.6 %
15 Jun 2006
£93,000
Leasehold
+33 %
20 Aug 2002
£69,950
Leasehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 1
size: 280 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 21 Mar 2018
rooms: 1
size: 247 sq ft
sale price: £100,000
sale date: 7 Oct 2014
rooms: 2
size: 248 sq ft
sale price: £83,000
sale date: 3 Apr 2013
rooms: 1
size: 239 sq ft
sale price: £59,000
sale date: 2 Nov 2011
rooms: 1
size: 241 sq ft
sale price: £79,000
sale date: 1 Mar 2006

Data Sources

The property at Flat 3, 5 Albert Road, Brighton, BN1 3RL appears three times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 14 Jun 2017. It also has three Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 10 Jan 2025. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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