Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
40 Old London Road, Brighton, BN1 8XQ
2 planning records
Estimated value
£548,000
- Since the 2009 sale (£545,000)+1%
- Against BN1 8XQ's recent median (£675,000)-19%
Newest record on this page: October 2022. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor Ground
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
24 m²
258 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
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Our estimate
£548,000
- Against its 2009 sale (£545,000)+1%
- Against BN1 8XQ's recent median (£675,000)-19%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 40 Old London Road is modelled from its 24 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in BN1 8XQ. 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
24 m² from the EPC lodged in May 2018
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2009
Recent sales in BN1 8XQ
5 sales, median £675,000 (2022–2019)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: October 2022 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 2 applications | 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 fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.
Sales timeline
14 June 2009Most recent
£545,000
+18.5%over 4 years29 June 2004
£460,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 8XQ: £675,000 (2022–2019).
Nearby sales in BN1 8XQ
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 40 Old London Road, Brighton, BN1 8XQ. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
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- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
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About 40 Old London Road
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
40 Old London Road is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Brighton (BN1 8XQ). It has a recorded floor area of 24 m² (around 258 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. At 24 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (24–228 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 21 units on file. Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe. The latest certificate (May 2018) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71).
Held since June 2009 — that's 17 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. At 24 m² it sits well below the postcode median (102 m² across 20 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2004–2009, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£2,110/sq ft) was about 626% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
- Open-plan layoutYes
- CloakroomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingYes
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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.
Current Certificate
May 2018EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 16 May 2028
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 40 Old London Road, Brighton, BN1 8XQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.
2 applications on record at 40 Old London Road, Brighton, BN1 8XQ
2decisions2extensions12documents5nearby
Flagged:Demolition
- Apr 2010DemolitionFullOutcome in report
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey garage.
Extension- Documents
- 6 docs on file
- Reference
- BH2010/00430
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionMay 2022Decision
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Versus other Old London Road homes
Four headline reads against 11 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
40 Old London Road outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£22,708
Street avg £3,713
Floor Area
24 m²
Street avg 76 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.9 t/year
Street avg 3.5 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
Audrey Close — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Patcham Infant School. 21 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Patcham Infant SchoolPrimary215m
- Patcham High SchoolSecondary447m
- Patcham Junior SchoolPrimary515m
- Westdene Primary SchoolPrimary911m
Nearest stops
- Audrey CloseBus stop88m
- Brangwyn CrescentBus stop133m
- Old VillageBus stop141m
- Old VillageBus stop147m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences4,189 reports27%
- Shoplifting2,866 reports18%
- Anti-social Behaviour2,547 reports16%
- Public Order1,432 reports9%
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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 8XQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.8dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
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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 40 Old London Road is modelled from its 24 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in BN1 8XQ. 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 40 Old London Road. 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 40 Old London Road was lodged in May 2018 at band D and is valid until May 2028. Floor area, heating and insulation details on this page come from it.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 40 Old London Road. 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 21 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from BN1 8XQ, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 40 Old London Road is in council tax band A. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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