5 Hurst Crescent, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1SG
About 5 Hurst Crescent
5 Hurst Crescent is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Portslade, Brighton, Brighton (BN41 1SG). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2020) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since December 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). Period features are noted in the property record.
Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 88% of similar EPCs). Across 2010–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £440,000 is 14.3% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£490/sq ft) was about 119.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2020 at £385,000.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenWest-facing
Building
- Central heatingYes
- Period featuresYes
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Planning history
5 Hurst Crescent has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
7applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 5 Hurst Crescent
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 2010.
£440,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 11 years.
£385,000
Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 11 years.
Sales timeline
19 November 2020Most recent
£385,000
+108.1%over 10 years11 May 2010
£185,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BN41 1SG: £365,000 (2025–2020).
Nearby sales in BN41 1SG
7 Hurst Crescent, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1SG
Sold Mar 2025
£400,00023 Hurst Crescent, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1SG
Sold Nov 2022
£502,0003 Hurst Crescent, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1SG
Sold Mar 2021
£365,0001 Hurst Crescent, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1SG
Sold Mar 2021
£280,0006 Hurst Crescent, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1SG
Sold Jan 2020
£180,000
Everything we know about 5 Hurst Crescent, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby

Versus other Hurst Crescent homes
On epc rating, 5 Hurst Crescent stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£5,274
Street avg £3,667
Floor Area
73 m²
Street avg 78 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.3 t/year
Street avg 4.4 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
4/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Battle of Trafalgar — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Brackenbury Primary School. 20 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.4dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.5dB