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42 Heston Avenue, Brighton, BN1 8UP

UPRN:22060515Bungalow Property4 bedsBuilt 1983-1990
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: C (70)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T12:50:54.266673+00:00)Planning· 3mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-07-25T06:32:01.196364+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· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo 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)
42 Heston Avenue, Brighton, BN1 8UP

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
yesterday
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
17 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£549,000
£521k - £576kHigh
Estimate
£549k
Range
£521k – £576k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,550
£2k - £3k
Monthly
£2,550
Yield
5.57%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

42 Heston Avenue earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 80/100. Investment score 64/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is good (70/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)Defra 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 covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
80/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
64/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
7/ 100
Low
Walkability
70/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 22Bike 38
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£549,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,550
Gross Yield5.57%
1y Growth+18.4%
3y Growth-0.4%
5y Growth+0.7%
10y Growth+2.8%
Last Sold Price-

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0BN1 8UP
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • BH2026/00371
    Demolition of the existing front outdoor seating area and installation of a new front outdoor seating area with a powder coated aluminium frame and retractable roof.
    Pending
  • BH2026/00314
    To install telecommunications apparatus.
    Pending
  • BH2026/00301
    Replacement of two existing jet washes with three new jet washes, addition of side extension to sales building to accommodate an accessible toilet plus canopy and associated works.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership52.6%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
7 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£33,506
Population Density-
Owner Occupied89%
Age Distribution
0-15 19%16-64 59%65+ 22%

Schools Nearby

  • Patcham Junior School
    0.3 mi
    -
  • Patcham High School
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • Patcham Infant School
    0.5 mi
    Good
  • Downs View Life Skills College
    0.6 mi
    -

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

Comparables

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  • 9 Heston Avenue
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    £410k
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  • 17 Heston Avenue
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    £585k
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  • 15 Heston Avenue
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    £540k
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  • 37 Heston Avenue
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    £494k
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