4 Albert Road, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4GE
About 4 Albert Road
4 Albert Road is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Southwick, Brighton, Brighton (BN42 4GE). It has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (around 1249 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include outbuildings. Period features are noted in the property record. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.
At 116 m² the property is well over the postcode median (87 m² across 27 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 81% of similar EPCs). Across 2003–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £562,000 sits 89.2% above the 2014 sale of £297,000. On the market in September 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Open-plan layoutYes
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenSouth-facing
- OutbuildingsYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
- Period featuresYes
- Previously extendedYes
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 5 March 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Wall insulation improved
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
4 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
4 Albert Road's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2003).
£562,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 11 years.
£297,000
Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 11 years.
Sales timeline
4 September 2014Most recent
£297,000
+29.2%over 4 years17 September 2009
£229,950
+4.0%over 5 years1 September 2004
£221,000
+33.9%over 11 months1 October 2003
£165,000
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
On habitable rooms, 4 Albert Road stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,560
Street avg £4,098
Floor Area
116 m²
Street avg 92 m²
Habitable Rooms
7 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.5 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







