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Flat 6, 4 Powis Square, Brighton, BN1 3HH

7 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 05
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
24 m²
258 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About Flat 6

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

Flat 6 is a mid-terrace house in Brighton (BN1 3HH). It has a recorded floor area of 24 m² (around 258 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 24 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (24–82 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. Main heating runs on electricity.

Most recent transfer was November 2025 at £195,000 — fresh data. Across the public record there are 7 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. At 24 m² it sits well below the postcode median (50 m² across 48 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2001–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £231,000 is 18.5% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£755/sq ft) was about 120.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

Flat 6's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
May 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 May 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2019from Sept 2010
Hot Water
ImmersionInstantaneous

Hot water system upgraded

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
25%50%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2024from Jul 2019
EPC improved fromF37toC71
Windows
SingleSecondary

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 6, 4 Powis Square, Brighton, BN1 3HH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 6 has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

23 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.

Flat 6 has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£231,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 24 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£195,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 3 November 2025Most recent

    £195,000

    +2.6%over 4 years
  2. 18 December 2020

    £190,000

    +2.7%over 3 years
  3. 15 October 2017

    £185,000

    +10.8%over 11 months
  4. 9 November 2016

    £167,000

    +81.5%over 3 years
  5. 6 December 2012

    £92,000

    +27.8%over 9 years
  6. 3 April 2003

    £72,000

    +33.3%over 1 year
  7. 11 October 2001

    £54,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 3HH: £282,500 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Powis Square homes

Four headline reads against 48 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for Flat 6 lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£8,125

Street avg £5,074

Strongly above

Floor Area

24 m²

Street avg 52 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Flat 6

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £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
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

1110/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Clifton Hill — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School. 32 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 3HH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN1 3HH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 3HH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.1dB

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 Flat 6, 4 Powis Square, Brighton, BN1 3HH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.