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44 Hawkhurst Road, Brighton, BN1 9GF

3 sales on record3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
103 m²
1109 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 44 Hawkhurst Road

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

44 Hawkhurst Road is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Brighton (BN1 9GF). It has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (around 1109 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2016) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in October 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2016–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£406/sq ft) was about 99.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold August 2022 for £450,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • DrivewayYes
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 2)
Oct 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2016from Oct 2015
EPC improved fromD67toC69
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
100%27%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 44 Hawkhurst Road, Brighton, BN1 9GF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

44 Hawkhurst Road has an approved single-storey front extension on the planning record.

3 applications on record at 44 Hawkhurst Road, Brighton, BN1 9GF

3decisions2extensions32documents24nearby
Flagged:RetrospectiveHMO conversionChange of use
  1. May 2016
    HMOFull
    Outcome in report

    Change of use from two bedroom single dwelling (C3) to four bedroom small house in multiple occupation (C4).

    Change of Use
    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    BH2016/00810
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision
  4. Garage ConversionDecision

Unlock 44 Hawkhurst Road, Brighton, BN1 9GF's full planning history

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (3 on record)
  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 24 notable nearby
  • The 32 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

44 Hawkhurst Road saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£479,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.4% per year over 7 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2022)

£450,000

Growth on file: 8.4% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 August 2022Most recent

    £450,000

    +20.0%over 5 years
  2. 4 April 2017

    £375,000

    +41.5%over 1 year
  3. 5 February 2016

    £265,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 9GF: £380,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Hawkhurst Road homes

Four headline reads against 49 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 44 Hawkhurst Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,369

Street avg £2,555

Strongly above

Floor Area

103 m²

Street avg 100 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 44 Hawkhurst Road

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 · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Area

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

21/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Standean Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Coldean Primary School. 15 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN1 9GF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN1 9GF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 9GF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 44 Hawkhurst Road, Brighton, BN1 9GF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.