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Flat 1, 55 Western Road, Brighton, BN1 2EB

UPRN:22152792Flat/Maisonette1 bedsBuilt before 1900
Shared ownershipCouncil Tax: Band AEPC: E (43)
Data freshness:Listing· freshListing: fresh, refreshed 2d ago (2026-11-04T04:00:06.345886+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T12:51:39.840385+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)
Flat 1, 55 Western Road, Brighton, BN1 2EB

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£273,000
£219k - £328kLow
Estimate
£273k
Range
£219k – £328k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,100
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,100
Yield
4.84%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 1 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 57/100. Investment score 50/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is excellent (100/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is shared ownership. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsMarket 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
HP Score
57/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
50/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
100/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
100/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 37Bike 71
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£273,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,100
Gross Yield4.84%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-0.4%
5y Growth+0.7%
10y Growth+2.8%
Last Sold Price£750,000 (2017-04-20)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0BN1 2EB
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • BH2026/00383
    To install telecommunications apparatus.
    Pending
  • BH2026/00382
    To install telecommunications apparatus.
    Pending
  • BH2026/00381
    To install telecommunications apparatus.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership52.6%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining105 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeShared ownership
  • Last Ownership Change2017-04-20
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

Broadband (-)
-
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
-
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£33,506
Population Density3,975 /km²
Owner Occupied18%
Age Distribution
0-15 7%16-64 88%65+ 5%

Schools Nearby

  • St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School
    0.1 mi
    Good
  • Brighton Girls GDST
    0.3 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • St Paul's CofE Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Brunswick Primary School
    0.5 mi
    Requires improvement

3 of 7 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

Comparables

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  • 54 Western Road
    -
    £20k
    -
  • 29 Western Road
    -
    £1.10M
    -
  • 48 - 50 Western Road
    -
    £2.00M
    -
  • 36 Western Road
    -
    £15k
    -