Flat 9, Sceptre Tower Gate, Preston, Brighton, BN1 6WT is a leasehold flat built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 592 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 £278,626 , which equates to approximately £471 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Apr 2012 for £175,000. Since then, the value has increased by £103,626, representing a 59.2% increase, or approximately 4.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £278,626 is:

  • 20.5% lower than the average property price on Tower Gate
  • 6.6% lower than the average in the BN1 6WT postcode area
  • and 20.0% lower than the average price for Brighton as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 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 9 September 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
592 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£278,626
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£471
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 9, 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 Sep 2021.

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 23 Nov 2011. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 11.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, electric to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from very poor to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BN1 6WT

35 th / 45
Price Rank
7% lower than average
26 th / 38
Size Rank
7% smaller than average
31 st / 38
Price Per Sq FT Rank
0% same as average

Compared to other properties in BN1 6WT , this flat's estimated value ranks 35th out of 45. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 31th out of 38 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 26th out of 38 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£278,626
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+59 %
26 Apr 2012
£175,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 28 Oct 2024
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 11 Apr 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

Data Sources

The property at Flat 9, Sceptre Tower Gate, Preston, Brighton, Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN1 6WT appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 26 Apr 2012. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Sep 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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