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7 Merston Close, Brighton, BN2 6WJ

UPRN:22107285Semi-Detached House3 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: D (57)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 3d 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)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)
7 Merston Close, Brighton, BN2 6WJ

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
3 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£474,000
£451k - £498kHigh
Estimate
£474k
Range
£451k – £498k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,800
£3k - £3k
Monthly
£2,800
Yield
7.09%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

7 Merston Close earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 72/100. Investment score 63/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (50/100). 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
72/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
63/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
13/ 100
Low
Walkability
50/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 19Bike 42
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£474,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,800
Gross Yield7.09%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+0.6%
5y Growth+0.8%
10y Growth+2.3%
Last Sold Price£325,000 (2019-11-27)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0BN2 6WJ
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/26/02700/ADJAUT
    Adjoining Authority Consultation - BH2026/01338 - Erection of a two storey rear extension with associated roof extension and single storey side extension. Incorporates fenestration alteration, and associated works.
    Referred
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership62.7%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2019-11-27
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£33,506
Population Density-
Owner Occupied75%
Age Distribution
0-15 20%16-64 62%65+ 18%
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Schools Nearby

  • Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery
    0.5 mi
    Good
  • Longhill High School
    0.5 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Oxford International College, Brighton
    0.7 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Woodingdean Primary School
    0.8 mi

    Inspected as Woodingdean Primary School (URN 114480) on 13 Mar 2023

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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