3 Albert Road, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4GE
About 3 Albert Road
3 Albert Road is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton (BN42 4GE). It has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (around 1206 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2016. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Poor; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a conservatory and outbuildings.
At 112 m² it's 28.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (87 m² median across 27 EPCs). Across 2008–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £534,000 is 40.5% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£315/sq ft) was about 36% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in June 2016.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- StudyYes
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
- OutbuildingsYes
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 12 May 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has solid (non-cavity) walls, and has permanent outbuildings, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £1,085 · Includes VAT
Planning history
3 Albert Road has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
3 Albert Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£534,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 8 years.
£380,000
Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 8 years.
Sales timeline
29 June 2016Most recent
£380,000
+44.8%over 8 years14 April 2008
£262,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in BN42 4GE: £469,000 (2026–2021).
Nearby sales in BN42 4GE
31 Albert Road, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4GE
Sold Apr 2026
£295,00016 Albert Road, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4GE
Sold Oct 2024
£535,0001 Albert Road, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4GE
Sold Aug 2022
£650,00026 Albert Road, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4GE
Sold Apr 2022
£469,00040 Albert Road, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4GE
Sold Jun 2021
£375,000
Versus other Albert Road homes
3 Albert Road outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£3,393
Street avg £4,060
Floor Area
112 m²
Street avg 92 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.3 t/year
Street avg 4.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
45/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Spinnals Grove — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Glebe Primary School. 16 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area 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
42.9dB







