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26 Colbourne Avenue, Brighton, BN2 4GE

3 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathroom
1
Floor area
84 m²
904 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 26 Colbourne Avenue

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

26 Colbourne Avenue is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Brighton (BN2 4GE). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2020) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Across 1995–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £391,000 is 13.1% below the 2025 sale of £450,000, running counter to the wider postcode trend, which makes the EPC and condition history especially worth a look. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£498/sq ft) was about 150.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. It changed hands recently, sold October 2025 for £450,000. 5 bedrooms is on the larger 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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms1
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 26 Colbourne Avenue

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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)
Feb 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2020from Feb 2010
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Colbourne Avenue, Brighton, BN2 4GE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 Colbourne Avenue has no planning applications on record.

52

But the area is active

52 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 26 Colbourne Avenue was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£391,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.4% per year over 30 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£450,000

Growth on file: 8.4% per year over 30 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 October 2025Most recent

    £450,000

    +129.6%over 21 years

  2. 28 July 2004

    £196,000

    +390.0%over 8 years

  3. 20 November 1995

    £40,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN2 4GE: £335,000 (2024–2014).

On the street

Versus other Colbourne Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 26 Colbourne Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,357

Street avg £2,306

Strongly above

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 93 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 26 Colbourne Avenue

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£394k

1 Colbourne Avenue

BN2 4GE

5 bed1 bath
£425k

1 Auckland Drive

BN2 4JD

5 bed2 bath
£404k

1 Dartmouth Crescent

BN2 4HY

4 bed1 bath
£411k

1 Canfield Road

BN2 4DN

3 bed1 bath
£414k

1 Beechgrove

BN2 4TN

3 bed1 bath
£429k

1 Dartmouth Close

BN2 4HZ

3 bed1 bath
£441k

1 Bevendean Crescent

BN2 4RB

3 bed
£467k

1 Crayford Road

BN2 4DQ

3 bed1 bath
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.
Full Brighton report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Bates Estate — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Moulsecoomb Primary School. 29 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 BN2 4GE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN2 4GE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN2 4GE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

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 26 Colbourne Avenue, Brighton, BN2 4GE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.