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18 Astra House, Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2HJ

5 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 02
Habitable rooms
1
From EPC
Floor area
31 m²
334 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 18 Astra House

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

18 Astra House is a mid-terrace house in Brighton (BN1 2HJ). It has a recorded floor area of 31 m² (around 334 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 31 m² this is the 4th smallest of 26 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 27–75 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (August 2021) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good.

Across 1998–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £165,000 is 10% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£450/sq ft) was about 66.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2024 for £150,000.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

18 Astra House's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
—
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
1.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2021from May 2011
Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Astra House, Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2HJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Astra House has no planning applications on record.

4

But the area is active

4 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Price for 18 Astra House has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.

Current estimate

£165,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£150,000

Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 October 2024Most recent

    £150,000

    +14.1%over 3 years

  2. 14 October 2021

    £131,500

    +13.9%over 7 years

  3. 4 June 2014

    £115,500

    +250.0%over 13 years

  4. 11 July 2000

    £33,000

    +34.7%over 1 year

  5. 17 September 1998

    £24,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 2HJ: £120,000 (2024–2023).

On the street

Versus other Kings Road homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

18 Astra House is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,839

Street avg £3,553

Strongly above

Floor Area

31 m²

Street avg 37 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 1 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 18 Astra House

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£167k

1 6, Russell Mews

BN1 2HZ

£156k

1 Russell Mews

BN1 2HZ

£150k

1 Astra House, Kings Road

BN1 2HJ

£202k

10 Burleigh Court, Cavendish Place

BN1 2HR

£256k

1 Bedford Place

BN1 2PT

£269k

1 Osprey House, Sillwood Place

BN1 2ND

£278k

10 Astra House, Kings Road

BN1 2HJ

£302k

1 Chartwell Court, Russell Square

BN1 2EW

2 bed1 bath
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Brighton district page.
Full Brighton report

Crime

21/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

West Pier — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School. 23 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN1 2HJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN1 2HJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.6dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 2HJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 18 Astra House, Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2HJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.