Our Data Sources
253, Preston Drove, Brighton has 41 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in January 2020 and a single entry in the EPC database dated July 2018.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
1Sales dated prior to 2007 are shown, but are not used in our calculations.
Price Range & Condition
The condition of a property plays an important role in determining its value, with the degree of impact varying by property type, size and location.
For 253, Preston Drove, Brighton, we estimate a market value of £908,792 and a rental value of £2,871 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £804,930 and £2,543 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 253, Preston Drove, Brighton as measuring 209 m2.
That makes it the 4th largest plot in the postcode, where 17 of the 31 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
253, Preston Drove, Brighton has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 10 Jul 2018.
The property is connected to mains gas and has mostly double glazing. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 253, Preston Drove, Brighton completed on 29th January 2020 at £785,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold 4 times.
Values of comparable properties have dropped by 5.0% over the period since January 2020.
- Sold Jan 2020£785,000
- Sold Jan 2008£455,000
- Sold Aug 2007£403,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2021 136 properties similar to 253, Preston Drove, Brighton have sold within a radius of 370 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 28th May 2026, was 101, Stanford Avenue, Brighton, BN1 6FA, a freehold house which sold for £792,500.
Read more about house prices in BN1.
- Sold May 2026£792,500 | 4 Bed House101, Stanford Avenue, Brighton, BN1 6FA101, Stanford Avenue, Brighton, BN1 6FA
- Sold Mar 2026£780,000 | 4 Bed House10, Lucerne Road, Brighton, BN1 6GH10, Lucerne Road, Brighton, BN1 6GH
- Sold Sep 2025£885,000 | 4 Bed House167, Preston Drove, Brighton, BN1 6FN167, Preston Drove, Brighton, BN1 6FN
- Sold Aug 2025£835,360 | 4 Bed House94, Chester Terrace, Brighton, BN1 6GD94, Chester Terrace, Brighton, BN1 6GD
- Sold Aug 2025£840,000 | 4 Bed House37, Lowther Road, Brighton, BN1 6LF37, Lowther Road, Brighton, BN1 6LF
Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Explore Nearby Properties
The surrounding properties have an average estimated value of £633,696, ranging from £279,536 to £868,913.
- 255 Preston Drove
4 Bed House | 6 m | Est. Value: £842,074
- 257 Preston Drove
3 Bed House | 10 m | Est. Value: £648,538
- 259 Preston Drove
4 Bed House | 15 m | Est. Value: £868,913
- 247 Preston Drove
4 Bed House | 18 m | Est. Value: £851,836
- 245 Preston Drove
4 Bed House | 22 m | Est. Value: £755,587
Location Comparison
Of the 225 addresses on Preston Drove, Brighton, BN1, 253, Preston Drove, Brighton comes out as the 60th largest and the 41st most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £418k more expensive than the average property across the BN1 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Balfour Primary School500 m away
- Downs Junior School500 m away
- Downs Infant School700 m away
- Varndean School700 m away
- Dorothy Stringer School800 m away
- Cardinal Newman Catholic School1.7 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- London Road (Brighton)|800 m away
- Moulsecoomb|1.3 km away
- Preston Park|1.3 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches ultrafast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.
