What type of property is 26 Bourne Court, London Road, BN1 8QQ?

26 Bourne Court, London Road, BN1 8QQ is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 26 Bourne Court, London Road, BN1 8QQ?

26 Bourne Court, London Road, BN1 8QQ last sold for £44,000 in November 1998, around 28 years ago. Before that, it sold for £31,000 in May 1997, so prices have been rising over 1 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 26 Bourne Court, London Road, BN1 8QQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 1997 and November 1998, 26 Bourne Court, London Road, BN1 8QQ rose from £31,000 to £44,000, a change of £13,000. That works out to roughly +26.7% per year compounded over 1 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 26 Bourne Court, London Road, BN1 8QQ have?

The current EPC rating for 26 Bourne Court, London Road, BN1 8QQ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. It has improved from a F recorded in August 2020 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 26 Bourne Court, London Road, BN1 8QQ?

26 Bourne Court, London Road, BN1 8QQ has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (484 sq ft), around 45 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BN1 8QQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 26 Bourne Court, London Road, BN1 8QQ heated?

The latest EPC at 26 Bourne Court, London Road, BN1 8QQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 26 Bourne Court, London Road, BN1 8QQ?

26 Bourne Court, London Road, BN1 8QQ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 26 Bourne Court, London Road, BN1 8QQ located?

26 Bourne Court, London Road, BN1 8QQ sits in Patcham, Brighton, Brighton. It falls within the BN1 postcode district.

Is 26 Bourne Court, London Road, BN1 8QQ in a safe area?

Police records around 26 Bourne Court, London Road, BN1 8QQ show an average of 21 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 26 Bourne Court, London Road, BN1 8QQ?

The closest primary school to 26 Bourne Court, London Road, BN1 8QQ is Westdene Primary School (716m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Varndean College (934m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 26 Bourne Court, London Road, BN1 8QQ?

The closest bus stop to 26 Bourne Court, London Road, BN1 8QQ is The Deneway East, 66m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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26 Bourne Court, London Road, Patcham, Brighton, BN1 8QQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

45 m²

484 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 26 Bourne Court

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

26 Bourne Court is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Patcham, Brighton, Brighton (BN1 8QQ). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. At 45 m² this is the 11th smallest of 48 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 24–65 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. Other recorded features include a balcony. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in August 2020 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good.

It hasn't traded since November 1998, a hold of 28 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1997–1998, sale prices on this property compounded at 26.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £193,000 sits 338.6% above the 1998 sale of £44,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£91/sq ft) was about 65.8% below the postcode norm. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
BalconyYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from Aug 2020

EPC improved fromF28toC74

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

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Bourne Court, London Road, Patcham, Brighton, BN1 8QQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 Bourne Court has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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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.

26 Bourne Court's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1997).

Current estimate

£193,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 26.7% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (1998)

£44,000

Growth on file: 26.7% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

12 November 1998Most recent
£44,000
+41.9%over 1 year
20 May 1997
£31,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 8QQ: £268,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in BN1 8QQ

On the street

Versus other London Road homes

Four headline reads against 47 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 26 Bourne Court stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£978

Street avg £3,749

Strongly below

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 50 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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

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Crime

21/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Deneway East — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Westdene Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN1 8QQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 8QQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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