What kind of home is 275 Albion Street, BN42 4AT?

275 Albion Street, BN42 4AT is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 275 Albion Street, BN42 4AT?

275 Albion Street, BN42 4AT last sold for £390,000 in November 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £200,000 in July 2004. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 275 Albion Street, BN42 4AT changed over time?

Across 3 sales between July 2004 and November 2020, 275 Albion Street, BN42 4AT rose from £200,000 to £390,000, a change of £190,000. That works out to roughly +4.2% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 275 Albion Street, BN42 4AT?

The current EPC rating for 275 Albion Street, BN42 4AT is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in August 2020. It has dropped from a C recorded in July 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 275 Albion Street, BN42 4AT?

275 Albion Street, BN42 4AT has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (1,216 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 43% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BN42 4AT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 275 Albion Street, BN42 4AT use?

The latest EPC at 275 Albion Street, BN42 4AT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 275 Albion Street, BN42 4AT?

275 Albion Street, BN42 4AT has 3 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in February 2009. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 275 Albion Street, BN42 4AT?

275 Albion Street, BN42 4AT is in council tax band C.

Which area is 275 Albion Street, BN42 4AT in?

275 Albion Street, BN42 4AT sits in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton. It falls within the BN42 postcode district in West Sussex.

Is 275 Albion Street, BN42 4AT in a safe area?

Police records around 275 Albion Street, BN42 4AT show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 275 Albion Street, BN42 4AT?

The closest primary school to 275 Albion Street, BN42 4AT is Eastbrook Primary Academy (546m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Shoreham Academy (1.2km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 275 Albion Street, BN42 4AT?

The closest bus stop to 275 Albion Street, BN42 4AT is Colebrook Road, 46m away. The nearest rail option is Southwick Rail Station, 360m away.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

275 Albion Street, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4AT

Notable views3 sales on record3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

113 m²

1216 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 275 Albion Street

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

275 Albion Street is a four-bedroom detached house in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton (BN42 4AT). It has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (around 1216 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2020) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (July 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Other recorded features include notable views.

At 113 m² the property is well over the postcode median (79 m² across 28 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2004–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £540,000 is 38.5% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£321/sq ft) was about 62.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Most recent transfer: November 2020 at £390,000.

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
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
ParkingOff road
Notable viewsYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 275 Albion Street

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

275 Albion Street's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2020

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2020from Jul 2015

EPC improved fromC70toD55

Low Energy Lighting

0%89%

More low energy lighting installed

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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

From £1,085 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 275 Albion Street, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4AT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 275 Albion Street, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4AT

3decisions1extensions15documents2nearby

Dec 2005
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
2 Flats In 2-Storey Building With Room In Roof Attached To W. Side Of House Incl. Demolition Of Existing Garage & Provision Of 2 Garages With Forecourt
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
SW/83/05/TP/22235
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
New BuildFeb 2009Decision
New BuildSept 2006Decision

Unlock 275 Albion Street, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4AT's full planning history

You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.

Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (3 on record)
All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 2 notable nearby
The 15 documents, officer reports & conditions
What the pattern means for extending or converting here

£14.99one-off · instant

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£540,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 16 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2020)

£390,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

18 November 2020Most recent
£390,000
+19.1%over 4 years
14 December 2015
£327,500
+63.7%over 11 years
25 July 2004
£200,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN42 4AT: £375,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in BN42 4AT

On the street

Versus other Albion Street homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 275 Albion Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,451

Street avg £2,988

Above

Floor Area

113 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

6.1 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly below

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 275 Albion Street

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£541k

1 Downland Close, Southwick

BN42 4RH

4 bed2 bath

£534k

1 Hill Farm Cottages, Upper Kingston Lane, Southwick

BN42 4YN

3 bed

£529k

1 Hill Farm Way, Southwick

BN42 4YJ

3 bed1 bath

£560k

1 Hadrian Avenue, Southwick

BN42 4LJ

5 bed

£667k

1 Albert Road, Southwick

BN42 4GE

3 bed2 bath

£428k

1 Farm Way, Southwick

BN42 4NU

3 bed2 bath

£415k

1 Green Close, Southwick

BN42 4GR

3 bed

£821k

1 Church Lane, Southwick

BN42 4GD

5 bed

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

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Colebrook Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Eastbrook Primary Academy. 18 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 BN42 4AT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN42 4AT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

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 275 Albion Street, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4AT. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.