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78 Longhill Road, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BE

UPRN:22106240Detached House4 bedsBuilt 1930-1949
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: D (66)
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)
78 Longhill Road, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BE

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£734,000
£697k - £770kHigh
Estimate
£734k
Range
£697k – £770k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£3,600
£3k - £4k
Monthly
£3,600
Yield
5.89%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

78 Longhill Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 64/100. Investment score 55/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (11/100). 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)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 Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
64/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
55/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
15/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
11/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 18Bike 34
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£734,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£3,600
Gross Yield5.89%
1y Growth+46.9%
3y Growth+0.6%
5y Growth+0.8%
10y Growth+2.3%
Last Sold Price£670,000 (2026-05-15)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0BN2 7BE
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • SDNP/26/02890/FUL
    Retrospective change of use to a secure dog walking field with parking area, storage shed, shelter, compost loo and improved access via Falmer Road.
    Pending
  • SDNP/26/02876/TPO
    Crown Raise to 3-4 Metres - Sycamores T12-T18, T22-23, T75-T82, Ash T19, Hawthorn T74; Ash T20 - Remove main overweight stem; Area A1 (Graveyard) - Crown raise to 3m
    Approved
  • SDNP/26/01314/ADJAUT
    Adjoining Authority Consultation - Brighton & Hove City Council - BH2026/00029 - Resurfacing of existing pathway removing undulations and creating a consistent width surface, replacement of existing handrails and installation of lighting bollards to assist access for disabled users.
    Decided
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership62.7%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2026-05-15
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£33,506
Population Density-
Owner Occupied87%
Age Distribution
0-15 13%16-64 58%65+ 29%
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Schools Nearby

  • Oxford International College, Brighton
    0.2 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Longhill High School
    0.3 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Roedean School
    0.7 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Our Lady of Lourdes RC School
    0.9 mi
    Good

2 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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  • 78 Longhill Road
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    £670k
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  • 30 Longhill Road
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    £1.32M
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  • Orchard, 28 Longhill Road
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    £1.55M
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  • 40 Longhill Road
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    £687k
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