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Flat 7, 42A Old Steine, Brighton, BN1 1NH

UPRN:22260162Flat/Maisonette2 bedsBuilt before 1900
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: F (22)
Data freshness:Listing· 7mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 7mo ago (2026-04-07T01:31:31.201937+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-02T07:13:29.682834+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 2d ago (2026-11-06T18:13:16.236974+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· freshSchools: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-05T17:42:09.721250+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo 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 7, 42A Old Steine, Brighton, BN1 1NH

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£466,000
£443k - £489kHigh
Estimate
£466k
Range
£443k – £489k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,900
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,900
Yield
4.89%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 7 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 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)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
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HP Score
57/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
50/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
100/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
100/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 39Bike 71
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£466,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,900
Gross Yield4.89%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-0.4%
5y Growth+0.7%
10y Growth+2.8%
Last Sold Price£425,000 (2016-03-18)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
1BN1 1NH
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • BH2026/00327
    Internal alterations to relocate kitchen.
    Pending
  • BH2026/00303
    To carry out work in a conservation area. To crown reduce a Leylandii (T1) by 1.5 metres in the back garden to enhance sunlight and reduce back to boundary.
    Pending
  • BH2026/00308
    Prior approval for change of use of ground, first, second and third floors from office space (Class E) to residential (Class C3) to create 3no self-contained flats.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership52.6%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2016-03-18
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£33,506
Population Density-
Owner Occupied18%
Age Distribution
0-15 7%16-64 88%65+ 5%
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Schools Nearby

  • St Paul's CofE Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Carlton Hill Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • Tarnerland Nursery School
    0.5 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School
    0.5 mi
    Good

2 of 6 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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