8 Oxford Street, Brighton, BN1 4LA
About 8 Oxford Street
8 Oxford Street is a mid-terrace house in Brighton (BN1 4LA). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in June 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Across 2020–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £302,000 is 24.5% below the 2025 sale of £400,000, an unusual pattern given regional price growth and worth checking against the EPC condition. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£701/sq ft) was about 263.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused, 1 pending. Past consents include change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. An active application for change of use to residential is awaiting a decision. Most recent transfer was September 2025 at £400,000 — fresh data.
Everything you need to know about 8 Oxford Street
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Pick your report · every report is £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
Energy performance
8 Oxford Street's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Upgraded to gas central heating
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
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 £955 · Includes VAT
Planning history
An application for change of use to residential is currently awaiting a decision.
3 applications on record at 8 Oxford Street, Brighton, BN1 4LA
1 live now- Feb 2025ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Extension and alterations to upper floors to create a 1no bedroom residential flat (C3) including first floor rear extension and front & rear dormers. Alterations to rear of existing ground floor commercial unit (E ) to provide external area and provision of natural light.
- Documents
- 9 docs on file
- Reference
- BH2025/00014
- More recent applications — locked
- Change of UseFeb 2026Decision
- Change of UseJan 2026Decision
Unlock 8 Oxford Street, Brighton, BN1 4LA's full planning history
You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.
- Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
- All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 29 notable nearby
- The 23 documents, officer reports & conditions
- What the pattern means for extending or converting here
One time fee only - money back guarantee
Sales history & valuation
8 Oxford Street saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.
£302,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.2% per year over 5 years.
£400,000
Growth on file: 9.2% per year over 5 years.
Sales timeline
3 September 2025Most recent
£400,000
+45.5%over 1 year11 December 2023
£275,000
+7.8%over 3 years22 July 2020
£255,000
Median price across the last 4 sales in BN1 4LA: £102,750 (2021–1998).
Versus other Oxford Street homes
8 Oxford Street is notably below the street on years held.
Price per m²
£7,547
Street avg £20,235
Floor Area
53 m²
Street avg 55 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.1 t/year
Street avg 1.7 t/year
Everything you need to know about 8 Oxford Street
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Pick your report · every report is £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
21/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Open Market — bus stop.
Closest school
0.7 km
Carlton Hill Primary School. 30 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
56.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
47.2dB