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70 The Highway, Brighton, BN2 4GD

UPRN:22092331Semi-Detached House2 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band AEPC: C (72)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T12:50:54.266673+00:00)Planning· 8mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-02-27)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)
70 The Highway, Brighton, BN2 4GD

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£363,000
£345k - £381kHigh
Estimate
£363k
Range
£345k – £381k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,150
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£2,150
Yield
7.11%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

70 The Highway earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 75/100. Investment score 65/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is good (75/100). 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
75/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
65/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
23/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
75/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 23Bike 65
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£363,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,150
Gross Yield7.11%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+0.6%
5y Growth+0.8%
10y Growth+2.3%
Last Sold Price£262,500 (2016-08-30)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0BN2 4GD
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • SDNP/26/01697/FUL
    Replacement of existing roof covering, and installation of new Redland Cambrian Slate tiles, closely matching the existing appearance. Repairs and redecoration to external timber fascias and replacement of the existing balustrade
    Decided
  • SDNP/26/01639/ADJAUT
    Adjoining Authority Consultation - Brighton and Hove City Council (BH2026/00650) - Change of use of Moulsecoomb Place Manor House and Tithe Barn to a hub use consisting of a flexible mix of uses including office and business use, educational use, social club, and supporting ancillary community and administrative functions (part retrospective).
    Decided
  • SDNP/26/01516/ADJAUT
    Adjoining Authority Consultation - Brighton and Hove City Council (BH2026/00660) - Application to vary conditions 1, 13, 16, 17, 19, 37, 41 of planning permission BH2022/03892 to formally introduce a site phasing plan and to refine the planning condition wording, where applicable, to remove reference to the lift site parcel phase where the planning condition is not of relevance to the delivery of that phase of development.
    Decided
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership62.7%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining87 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2016-08-30
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£33,506
Population Density-
Owner Occupied40%
Age Distribution
0-15 12%16-64 79%65+ 9%
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Schools Nearby

  • Hertford Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Moulsecoomb Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Central Hub Brighton
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • University of Brighton
    0.4 mi
    -

3 of 12 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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