Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
157 159, Apartment 9, Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 6AF
EPC B
Estimated value
£456,000
- Since the 2020 sale (£255,000)+79%
- Against BN1 6AF's recent median (£155,000)+194%
Newest record on this page: February 2021. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Floor area
75 m²
807 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 82
About this valuation
How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.
Our estimate
£456,000
- Against its 2020 sale (£255,000)+79%
- Against BN1 6AF's recent median (£155,000)+194%
Your note and figure are shown publicly on this page.
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 157 159 is modelled from its 75 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in BN1 6AF. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
75 m² from the EPC lodged in August 2016
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2020
Recent sales in BN1 6AF
5 sales, median £155,000 (2021–2019)
This page or the full report?
| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: February 2021 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.
Sales timeline
26 April 2020Most recent
£255,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 6AF: £155,000 (2021–2019).
Nearby sales in BN1 6AF
Ground Floor Flat, 115 Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 6AF
Sold Feb 2021
£206,000Flat 2, 109 Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 6AF
Sold Aug 2019
£110,000157 159, Apartment 29, Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 6AF
Sold Aug 2019
£390,000Flat 3, 109 Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 6AF
Sold Jul 2019
£110,000Flat 5, 109 Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 6AF
Sold Mar 2019
£155,000
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 157 159, Apartment 9, Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 6AF. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
One time fee only - money back guarantee
About 157 159
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
157 159 is a property in Brighton (BN1 6AF). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft). The latest certificate (August 2016) returns a B (score 82), comfortably above the UK average. The rating has held steady at B across 2 certificates since August 2016. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The latest certificate is from August 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. At 75 m² this is the 20th smallest of 31 units on EPC record in 157 159, where floor areas span 44–234 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B, with this unit at the top.
Today's modelled estimate of £456,000 sits 78.8% above the 2020 sale of £255,000. At 75 m² it's 19% larger than the typical home in the postcode (63 m² median across 56 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 79% of similar EPCs). Last sale on file: £255,000 in April 2020.
Before you decide
Everything you need to know about 157 159
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
The data behind every report
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
157 159's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 01 Aug 2026
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2016
EPC Rating
A
B
B82
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
1.3 t/year
Occupancy
—
Certificate validity
Expired on 1 August 2026
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 157 159, Apartment 9, Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 6AF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
157 159 has no planning applications on record.
9
But the area is active
9 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Versus other Preston Road homes
Four headline reads against 55 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
157 159 is notably below the street on years held.
Price per m²
£3,400
Street avg £4,182
Floor Area
75 m²
Street avg 69 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.3 t/year
Street avg 2.3 t/year
Years Held
6 years
Street avg 14 years
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
0.1 km
Stanford Avenue — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Stanford Junior School. 36 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Stanford Junior SchoolPrimary197m
- Stanford Infant SchoolPrimary438m
- Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College16 plus516m
- Downs Junior SchoolPrimary830m
Nearest stops
- Stanford AvenueBus stop73m
- Lover's WalkBus stop142m
- Springfield RoadBus stop239m
- Stanford AvenueBus stop239m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences4,189 reports27%
- Shoplifting2,866 reports18%
- Anti-social Behaviour2,547 reports16%
- Public Order1,432 reports9%
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
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN1 6AF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.0dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Get a survey for this property
Level 2 HomeBuyer Report
Mid Floor FlatEPC B
We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.
From £695 · Includes VAT
Similar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£436k
157 159, Apartment 10, Preston Road
BN1 6AF
Flat
£385k
157 159, Apartment 2, Preston Road
BN1 6AF
Flat
£345k
157 159, Apartment 19, Preston Road
BN1 6AF
Flat
£336k
157 159, Apartment 13, Preston Road
BN1 6AF
Flat
£326k
157 159, Apartment 21, Preston Road
BN1 6AF
Flat
£325k
157 159, Apartment 15, Preston Road
BN1 6AF
Flat
£325k
157 159, Apartment 17, Preston Road
BN1 6AF
Flat
£322k
157 159, Apartment 20, Preston Road
BN1 6AF
Flat
Property research, connected
Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month
Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.
Start your researchHow to read this page
Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 157 159 is modelled from its 75 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in BN1 6AF. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 157 159. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 157 159 was lodged in August 2016 at band B and expired in August 2026, so a new one is needed to sell or let. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 157 159. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 36 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from BN1 6AF, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Common questions
The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 157 159, Apartment 9, Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 6AF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.
Know this home? Think our valuation is wrong?
Leave a note for other visitors about work done or anything the records miss, and say what you think it's worth. It takes about two minutes.
Keep exploring
- Every home in BN1 6AFSold prices, values and energy ratings for the postcode
- BN 1 property marketPrices, postcodes, schools and transport across the district
- 157 159, Apartment 9, Preston Road, Brighton valuationHow the estimate is built and what moves it
- UK house price mapExplore prices by district, year by year
- Report on another addressLook up any home in England and Wales