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Flat 4, 52 Highcroft Villas, Brighton, BN1 5PT

UPRN:22158598Converted Flat2 bedsBuilt before 1900
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: E (39)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-01T12:51:39.840385+00:00)Planning· 1mo agoPlanning: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T07:13:57.691594+00:00)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 4, 52 Highcroft Villas, Brighton, BN1 5PT

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£279,000
£252k - £307kMedium
Estimate
£279k
Range
£252k – £307k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,150
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,150
Yield
4.95%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 4 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 80/100. Investment score 62/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is good (82/100). 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 NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)Defra 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
80/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
62/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
18/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
82/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 29Bike 68
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£279,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,150
Gross Yield4.95%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-0.4%
5y Growth+0.7%
10y Growth+2.8%
Last Sold Price-
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0BN1 5PT
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • BH2026/00406
    T1 Ash to reduce away from buildings either side of tree by approx 3 metres. Cut back to appropriate growth points.
    Pending
  • BH2026/00352
    Conversion of a three-storey maisonette and lower ground-floor flat into a single dwelling house (C3). Erection of a single-storey side and rear extension.
    Pending
  • BH2026/00361
    yew - reduce by 3m Portuguese laurel - reduce by 3m yew - reduce by 2.5m holly - pollard/reduce by 3m bay - reduce by 3m reduce all growth 1m back from property behind REASON to reduce shading to residents flats
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership52.6%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£33,506
Population Density-
Owner Occupied60%
Age Distribution
0-15 14%16-64 74%65+ 12%
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Schools Nearby

  • Stanford Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Cardinal Newman Catholic School
    0.2 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Windlesham School
    0.3 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove
    0.3 mi
    Inspected by ISI

4 of 8 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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