Flat 3, 8 Preston Park Avenue, Brighton, BN1 6HJ is a leasehold flat built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 409 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 £304,260 , which equates to approximately £744 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Apr 2023 for £316,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £11,740, representing a 3.7% decrease, or approximately 1.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £304,260 is:

  • 20.7% lower than the average property price on Preston Park Avenue
  • 47.3% lower than the average in the BN1 6HJ postcode area
  • and 12.6% 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 6 August 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
409 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£304,260
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£744
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 3, 8 Preston Park Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN1 6HJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Aug 2019.

This property uses a gas boiler with underfloor heating as its main heating source. It is connected to mains gas. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 18 Jun 2009, when the property was rated B. The current rating of C reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 11%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from boiler and radiators, mains gas to boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from good to very good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, with internal insulation to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Very Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BN1 6HJ

38 th / 48
Price Rank
47% lower than average
33 rd / 33
Size Rank
60% smaller than average
5 th / 33
Price Per Sq FT Rank
31% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BN1 6HJ , this flat's estimated value ranks 38th out of 48. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 33 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 33th out of 33 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£304,260
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-4 %
28 Apr 2023
£316,000
Leasehold
+23.9 %
11 Mar 2020
£255,000
Leasehold
+54.5 %
7 Aug 2009
£165,000
Leasehold
+192 %
1 Jun 1999
£56,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 3
size: 632 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 7 Aug 2009
rooms:
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £375,000
sale date: 11 Aug 2017
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £56,500
sale date: 17 Jun 1999
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £417,500
sale date: 29 Jun 2021
rooms: 3
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £465,000
sale date: 16 Oct 2020

Data Sources

The property at Flat 3, 8 Preston Park Avenue, Brighton, BN1 6HJ appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Apr 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Aug 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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