Hilary Lodge, Flat 4, 28 South Avenue, Brighton, BN2 0BP

Hilary Lodge is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Brighton (BN2 0BP). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1967-1975. At 53 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across Hilary Lodge (53–71 m²). The building's EPC ratings span G to C across 10 units on file. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in March 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Poor; while main heating dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Untraded for 25 years, with the last transfer in August 2001. Today's modelled estimate of £298,000 sits 170.9% above the 2001 sale of £110,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£193/sq ft) was about 38.5% below the postcode norm. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 70% of similar EPCs).