When did 8 Oxford Street, BN1 4LA last change hands?

8 Oxford Street, BN1 4LA last sold for £310,000 in December 2025. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £255,000 in July 2020. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Oxford Street, BN1 4LA changed over time?

Across 4 sales between July 2020 and December 2025, 8 Oxford Street, BN1 4LA rose from £255,000 to £310,000, a change of £55,000. That works out to roughly +3.7% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Oxford Street, BN1 4LA have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Oxford Street, BN1 4LA is B with a score of 81 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2015 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Oxford Street, BN1 4LA?

8 Oxford Street, BN1 4LA has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (560 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Oxford Street, BN1 4LA use?

The latest EPC at 8 Oxford Street, BN1 4LA records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 8 Oxford Street, BN1 4LA had any planning applications?

8 Oxford Street, BN1 4LA has an active planning application for change of use (ref. BH2026/00356), filed in February 2026 by Mr Zac Denton, currently awaiting a decision. Across the wider record there are 1 approved application on file. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Oxford Street, BN1 4LA?

8 Oxford Street, BN1 4LA is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 8 Oxford Street, BN1 4LA in?

8 Oxford Street, BN1 4LA sits in Brighton. It falls within the BN1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Oxford Street, BN1 4LA?

Police records around 8 Oxford Street, BN1 4LA show an average of 1110 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 27% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (29% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 Oxford Street, BN1 4LA?

The closest primary school to 8 Oxford Street, BN1 4LA is Carlton Hill Primary School (736m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College (1.2km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Oxford Street, BN1 4LA?

The closest bus stop to 8 Oxford Street, BN1 4LA is Open Market, 32m away. The nearest rail option is Brighton Rail Station, 394m away.

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8 Oxford Street, Brighton, BN1 4LA

EPC B4 sales on record3 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

52 m²

560 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 81

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Oxford Street

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

8 Oxford Street is a mid-terrace house in Brighton (BN1 4LA). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2026) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in June 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 52 m² this is the 10th smallest of 25 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 35–75 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to B, with this unit at the top.

Across 2020–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £240,000 is 22.6% below the 2025 sale of £310,000, an unusual pattern given regional price growth and worth checking against the EPC condition. 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 December 2025 at £310,000 — fresh data. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

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Energy

Energy performance

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

8 Oxford Street's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

B81

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

0.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2025from Jun 2015

EPC improved fromE41toC80

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2026from Dec 2025

EPC improved fromC80toB81

Heating System

Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

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Victorian-eraGround Floor MaisonetteEPC BPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Oxford Street, Brighton, BN1 4LA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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

2decisions1extensions23documents27nearby

Flagged:Change of use

Feb 2025
ExtensionFull
Outcome 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
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Change of UseFeb 2026Decision
Change of UseJan 2026Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

8 Oxford Street changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£240,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£310,000

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

1 December 2025Most recent
£310,000
-22.5%
3 September 2025
£400,000
+45.5%over 1 year
11 December 2023
£275,000
+7.8%over 3 years
22 July 2020
£255,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in BN1 4LA: £1,331,044 (2021–2013).

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On the street

Versus other Oxford Street homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Oxford Street is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

EPC Rating

81 (B)

Street avg 76 (C)

Above

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 55 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

0.6 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

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

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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.

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Crime

1110/mo

Falling 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.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN1 4LA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.9dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 4LA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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