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Flat 17, Manhattan Court, Tongdean Lane, Preston, Brighton, BN1 6XZ

UPRN:22043047Purpose Built Flat1 bedsBuilt 1991-1995
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: D (68)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T12:49:55.696279+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:31:55.414013+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+00:00)Amenities· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refreshCouncil Tax· 6mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T09:33:12.870431+00:00)
Flat 17, Manhattan Court, Tongdean Lane, Preston, Brighton, BN1 6XZ

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
4 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£260,000
£247k - £273kHigh
Estimate
£260k
Range
£247k – £273k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,050
£950 - £1k
Monthly
£1,050
Yield
4.85%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 17 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 79/100. Investment score 65/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (66/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
79/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
65/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
9/ 100
Low
Walkability
66/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 18Bike 60
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£260,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,050
Gross Yield4.85%
1y Growth+0.1%
3y Growth-0.4%
5y Growth+0.7%
10y Growth+2.8%
Last Sold Price£192,000 (2020-09-16)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0BN1 6XZ
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • BH2026/00406
    T1 Ash to reduce away from buildings either side of tree by approx 3 metres. Cut back to appropriate growth points.
    Pending
  • BH2026/00376
    To install telecommunications apparatus.
    Pending
  • BH2026/00361
    yew - reduce by 3m Portuguese laurel - reduce by 3m yew - reduce by 2.5m holly - pollard/reduce by 3m bay - reduce by 3m reduce all growth 1m back from property behind REASON to reduce shading to residents flats
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership52.6%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining86 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2020-09-16
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
17 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
-
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£33,506
Population Density-
Owner Occupied63%
Age Distribution
0-15 16%16-64 63%65+ 21%
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Schools Nearby

  • Westdene Primary School
    0.5 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
    0.5 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Varndean College
    0.6 mi
    -
  • Downs View Life Skills College
    0.7 mi
    -

5 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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