Carden Avenue - BN1 8LJ
Key Postcode Insights
BN1 8LJ is a residential postcode situated on Carden Avenue, Brighton, BN1 with 15 addresses.
It ranks as the 464th largest and 651st most expensive of the 1,411 postcodes in the BN1 area. The most common property type is a early-century flat built between 1912 and 1935.
The postcode contains a total of 15 properties: 5 houses, 6 flats and 4 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £338,275
- 10 Year change
- up 10.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,669pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 39.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £336/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.9%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
BN1 8LJ is a residential postcode situated on Carden Avenue, Brighton, BN1 with 15 addresses.
It ranks as the 464th largest and 651st most expensive of the 1,411 postcodes in the BN1 area. The most common property type is a early-century flat built between 1912 and 1935.
The postcode contains a total of 15 properties: 5 houses, 6 flats and 4 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £338,275
- 10 Year change
- up 10.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,669pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 39.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £336/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.9%/year/yr
Explore Properties in BN1 8LJ
- Caretakers House
House
- 324 Carden Avenue
House
- 326 Carden Avenue
3 Bed Early-century House
- 332 Carden Avenue
3 Bed Early-century House
- 334 Carden Avenue
3 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in BN1 8LJ sold for £575,000 on 18th March 2026. Since then prices are down an average of 8.0%.
The current average value in the postcode is £338,275.
The BN1 8LJ Sales Market has increased by 10.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -2.6% | £338,275 |
| June 2025 | -0.4% | £347,293 |
| June 2024 | -2.7% | £348,580 |
| June 2023 | -2.2% | £358,373 |
| June 2022 | 8.3% | £366,436 |
| June 2021 | 6% | £338,324 |
| June 2020 | 2.1% | £319,321 |
| June 2019 | -0.6% | £312,857 |
| June 2018 | 0.4% | £314,689 |
| June 2017 | 2.1% | £313,558 |
| June 2016 | 9.5% | £307,170 |
| June 2015 | 11% | £280,461 |
| June 2014 | 10.5% | £252,593 |
| June 2013 | 2.9% | £228,492 |
| June 2012 | 1.6% | £222,031 |
| June 2011 | -0.5% | £218,610 |
| June 2010 | 14.7% | £219,705 |
| June 2009 | -12.1% | £191,509 |
| June 2008 | -2.8% | £217,833 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £224,109 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,669.
The BN1 8LJ Rental Market has increased by 39.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.5% | £1,669pcm |
| June 2025 | 2.3% | £1,612pcm |
| June 2024 | 3.3% | £1,576pcm |
| June 2023 | 6.1% | £1,526pcm |
| June 2022 | 9.1% | £1,437pcm |
| June 2021 | 6.5% | £1,317pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.2% | £1,237pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.7% | £1,235pcm |
| June 2018 | 1.8% | £1,214pcm |
| June 2017 | -0.4% | £1,192pcm |
| June 2016 | 3.7% | £1,197pcm |
| June 2015 | 5.1% | £1,154pcm |
| June 2014 | 5.4% | £1,098pcm |
| June 2013 | 1.5% | £1,043pcm |
| June 2012 | 2.5% | £1,027pcm |
| June 2011 | 3.5% | £1,002pcm |
| June 2010 | 8.3% | £968pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.7% | £894pcm |
| June 2008 | 3.2% | £948pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £919pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 18th March 2026 for £575,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 8.0%.
BN1 8LJ has had 3 sales since 1995, with 3 in the last three years and 2 in the last twelve months.
- Sold Mar 2026£575,000 | 3 Bed House334, Carden Avenue, Brighton, BN1 8LJ334, Carden Avenue, Brighton, BN1 8LJ
- Sold Nov 2025£450,000 | 3 Bed House334, Carden Avenue, Brighton, BN1 8LJ334, Carden Avenue, Brighton, BN1 8LJ
- Sold Jan 2025£380,000 | 3 Bed House334, Carden Avenue, Brighton, BN1 8LJ334, Carden Avenue, Brighton, BN1 8LJ
Nearby Postcodes
BN1 8LJ is the 464th largest and the 651st most expensive postcode out of the 1,411 postcodes in the BN1 area.
- BN1 8LT, County Oak Avenue, Brighton, BN1BN1 8LT3 Addresses|51 m away
- BN1 8DL, Denton Drive, Brighton, BN1BN1 8DL41 Addresses|68 m away
- BN1 8LL, Carden Avenue, Brighton, BN1BN1 8LL14 Addresses|111 m away
- BN1 8DH, Crabtree Avenue, Brighton, BN1BN1 8DH29 Addresses|148 m away
- BN1 8TR, Galliers Close, Brighton, BN1BN1 8TR9 Addresses|150 m away
Property Types
- 3 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 2 mid-century flats built between 1936 and 1979
- 2 early-century houses built between 1912 and 1935
- 4 early-century flats built between 1912 and 1935
- 4 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (3)
- mid-century flat (2)
- early-century house (2)
- early-century flat (4)
- Unknown (4)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 11 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (2)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (6)
- G (0)
- D (3)
- No EPC (4)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Feb 2018£2,650,000 | 3 Bed House22A, Carden Avenue, Brighton, BN1 8NA22A, Carden Avenue, Brighton, BN1 8NA
- Sold Oct 2023£1,200,000 | 5 Bed House58, Carden Avenue, Brighton, BN1 8NE58, Carden Avenue, Brighton, BN1 8NE
- Sold Aug 2024£1,020,000 | 5 Bed House11, Carden Avenue, Brighton, BN1 8NA11, Carden Avenue, Brighton, BN1 8NA
Schools Nearby
- Carden Nursery and Primary School200 m away
- Patcham Junior School900 m away
- Patcham Infant School1.2 km away
- Patcham High School900 m away
- Varndean School1.4 km away
- Dorothy Stringer School1.8 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to BN1 8LJ is Moulsecoomb station, which is 1.9 kilometres away.
- Moulsecoomb|1.9 km away
- Preston Park|2.5 km away
- London Road (Brighton)|2.9 km away
- Falmer|3.0 km away
