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169 Cowley Drive, Brighton, BN2 6TE

UPRN:22108916Detached House4 bedsBuilt 1976-1982
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: C (70)
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)
169 Cowley Drive, Brighton, BN2 6TE

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£460,000
£437k - £483kHigh
Estimate
£460k
Range
£437k – £483k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,250
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£2,250
Yield
5.87%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

169 Cowley Drive earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 76/100. Investment score 63/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (55/100). 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.

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HP Score
76/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
63/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
9/ 100
Low
Walkability
55/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 21Bike 35
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£460,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,250
Gross Yield5.87%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+0.6%
5y Growth+0.8%
10y Growth+2.3%
Last Sold Price£305,000 (2008-04-04)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0BN2 6TE
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/26/02700/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
  • BH2026/00347
    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 8 (landscaping) and 12 (materials) of application BH2025/02227.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership62.7%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2008-04-04
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£33,506
Population Density-
Owner Occupied74%
Age Distribution
0-15 17%16-64 60%65+ 23%
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Schools Nearby

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

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Woodingdean Primary School
    0.8 mi

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

  • Downs View Special School
    0.8 mi
    -

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

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