Flat 1, 46 Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 4QF
About Flat 1
Flat 1 is a mid-terrace house in Brighton (BN1 4QF). It has a recorded floor area of 19 m² (around 205 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 19 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (19–65 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (58 versus a best of 70). The latest certificate (April 2021) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2011. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74).
At 19 m² it sits well below the postcode median (69 m² across 38 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2004–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £165,000 is 32% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£611/sq ft) was about 437.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold June 2019 for £125,000.
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Wall insulation improved
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.
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Planning history
Flat 1 has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
29 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Flat 1 valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£165,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.0% per year over 15 years.
£125,000
Growth on file: 3.0% per year over 15 years.
Sales timeline
26 June 2019Most recent
£125,000
+56.3%over 15 years15 April 2004
£80,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 4QF: £275,000 (2017–2004).
Nearby sales in BN1 4QF
Versus other Preston Road homes
Price per m² for Flat 1 runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£6,579
Street avg £2,034
Floor Area
19 m²
Street avg 73 m²
Habitable Rooms
1 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.9 t/year
Street avg 3.4 t/year
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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
Preston Circus — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Stanford Junior School. 33 schools nearby.
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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
55.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.6dB