Flat 6, 4 Powis Square, Brighton, BN1 3HH
About Flat 6
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.
Energy performance
Flat 6's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 21 May 2034
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system upgraded
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
Flat 6 has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
23 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Flat 6 has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2001.
£231,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 24 years.
£195,000
Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 24 years.
Sales timeline
3 November 2025Most recent
£195,000
+2.6%over 4 years18 December 2020
£190,000
+2.7%over 3 years15 October 2017
£185,000
+10.8%over 11 months9 November 2016
£167,000
+81.5%over 3 years6 December 2012
£92,000
+27.8%over 9 years3 April 2003
£72,000
+33.3%over 1 year11 October 2001
£54,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 3HH: £282,500 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in BN1 3HH
Flat 3, 5 Powis Square, Brighton, BN1 3HH
Sold Nov 2025
£477,500Flat 5, 2 Powis Square, Brighton, BN1 3HH
Sold Oct 2025
£282,5004a, Powis Square, Brighton, BN1 3HH
Sold Jul 2025
£350,000Basement Flat Rear, 1 Powis Square, Brighton, BN1 3HH
Sold Jun 2025
£147,500Flat 5, 4 Powis Square, Brighton, BN1 3HH
Sold Mar 2023
£275,000
Versus other Powis Square homes
Floor Area for Flat 6 lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£8,125
Street avg £5,074
Floor Area
24 m²
Street avg 52 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.3 t/year
Street avg 2.8 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.4dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.1dB







