Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
144a, Mackie Avenue, Brighton, BN1 8SB
Estimated value
£481,000
- Since the 2016 sale (£9,500)+4963%
- Against BN1 8SB's recent median (£375,000)+28%
Newest record on this page: January 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
32 m²
344 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£481,000
- Against its 2016 sale (£9,500)+4963%
- Against BN1 8SB's recent median (£375,000)+28%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 144a is modelled from its 32 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in BN1 8SB. 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
32 m² from the EPC lodged in March 2023
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2016
Recent sales in BN1 8SB
5 sales, median £375,000 (2026–2024)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: January 2026 | 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.
Latest sale on 144a was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
Sales timeline
14 August 2016Most recent
£9,500
-97.6%over 8 years22 June 2008
£395,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 8SB: £375,000 (2026–2024).
Nearby sales in BN1 8SB
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 144a, Mackie Avenue, Brighton, BN1 8SB. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks 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
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About 144a
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
144a is a mid-terrace house in Brighton (BN1 8SB). It has a recorded floor area of 32 m² (around 344 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in December 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. At 32 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 5 units on EPC record in 144a, where floor areas span 27–39 m². On EPC score it ranks last in the building (74 versus a best of 77).
Across 2008–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at -36.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £481,000 sits 4963.2% above the 2016 sale of £9,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£28/sq ft) was about 89.2% below the postcode norm. At 32 m² it sits well below the postcode median (59 m² across 35 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Last sold in August 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years.
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
144a's carbon output is low for the local stock.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2023
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.2 t/year
Occupancy
—
Certificate validity
Valid until 23 March 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Mar 2023from Dec 2009
EPC improved fromD63toC74
Hot Water
AverageGood
Hot water efficiency improved
Windows
SecondaryFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity
Cavity wall insulation installed
Low Energy Lighting
0%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 144a, Mackie Avenue, Brighton, BN1 8SB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
144a has no planning applications on record.
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But the area is active
5 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Versus other Mackie Avenue homes
Four headline reads against 11 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
144a is notably below the street on price per m².
Price per m²
£297
Street avg £2,005
Floor Area
32 m²
Street avg 56 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.2 t/year
Street avg 2.6 t/year
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.
Crime
1110/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Eskbank Avenue — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Carden Nursery and Primary School. 14 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Carden Nursery and Primary SchoolPrimary569m
- Patcham Junior SchoolPrimary793m
- Patcham High SchoolSecondary907m
- Patcham Infant SchoolPrimary1.2km
Nearest stops
- Eskbank AvenueBus stop85m
- Mackie AvenueBus stop126m
- Glenfalls AvenueBus stop195m
- Braeside Avenue East EndBus stop272m
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 8SB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.7dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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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 144a is modelled from its 32 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in BN1 8SB. 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. 2 sales are recorded for 144a. 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 144a was lodged in March 2023 at band C and is valid until March 2033. 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 144a. 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 14 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from BN1 8SB, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
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