# 5 bedroom terraced house for sale (BN1 3AB) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 48 NORFOLK ROAD, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE BN1 3AB | | Price | £850,000 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Last sold | £835,000 Oct 2024 | ## Description **** **** This magnificent and very generously proportioned mid terrace period home offers spacious & versatile living accommodation over four storeys and is located in one of central Brighton's most sought after addresses. Norfolk Road is a one-way residential street known for its' wonderful period architecture and amazingly vibrant & convenient location just off Western Road and a few minutes' walk from our famous seafront. Waitrose is close by and both Hove & Brighton mainline railway stations are within easy reach for any commuters. The house has been immaculately maintained throughout to a very high standard by its current owners and with so many reception rooms and bedrooms, it is very much open to interpretation to suit your needs and lifestyle with so many people requiring a home office or two these days! You will be charmed from the moment you see the house as you enter through a railing enclosed flowery front garden and make your way up the steps to front door. Starting on the ground floor where you are welcomed by a spacious entrance hall, accommodation comprises of a luxurious West facing bay fronted lounge and dining room, or study area, both with feature fireplaces, a large kitchen (with LED lighting and soft lighting), and a fabulous dining / breakfast room with a glass roof. You also have a ground floor cloakroom for your convenience. The lounge fireplace has a newly lined chimney for a wood fire. There is LED lighting with down lights and soft lighting throughout Stairs from the entrance hall take you down to the lower ground floor room, a large space with a sink, phone plug, soft and bright lighting and lots of built-in storage. This would make an ideal play room / den, man cave, studio, home office, guest suite...the options are endless and the choice is yours! On the first floor are two double bedrooms, the first being of a particularly fantastic bay fronted size, a shower room and the family bathroom with corner bath and shower and his & hers sinks. Each has a toilet - with the one on the ground floor making three in all. All taps and toilets are fitted for water conservation. To the second floor are two further double bedrooms, access to a generous loft space and (access to) the stunning rear roof terrace. With plenty of space for outdoor furniture, plants & shrubs and direct sunshine into the early evening. This serene sunny private roof top area is the perfect setting for a spot of sunbathing, al fresco dining, your morning coffee, that after work evening pre-prandial and entertaining friends & family. There is insulation under the roof in each of the loft spaces and under the roof terrace. The back windows and door, and the top bay window are all double-glazed. There are shutters on the ground & top floor and secure access to the roof. Other features of this superb home include wood flooring, period fixtures & fittings, various lighting choices, a wealth of built-in storage to most rooms, high ceilings and pristine windows. This is a rare opportunity to purchase an amazing house in a much sought after & convenient location. There is an excellent array of nightlife and a wide selection of trendy restaurants, cafes, bars and public houses within walking distance as well as a good choice of convenience shops & supermarkets. Living here will definitely allow you to fully experience that cosmopolitan Brighton & Hove lifestyle the City is so well known for!  **LOWER** **GROUND** **FLOOR** ****   **BEDROOM** **FIVE** **/** **RECEPTION** **FOUR** **14' 4" x 11' 5" (4.37m x 3.48m)** Ideal as a den, studio, guest suite or home office   **GROUND** **FLOOR** ****   **ENTRANCE** **HALL** ****   **BAY** **FRONTED** **LOUNGE** **12' 8" x 10' 10" (3.86m x 3.3m)**   **RECEPTION** **TWO** **10' 2" x 9' 7" (3.1m x 2.92m)**   **KITCHEN** **17' 6" x 7' 8" (5.33m x 2.34m)**   **DINING** **ROOM** **12' 10" x 6' 3" (3.91m x 1.91m)**   **GROUND** **FLOOR** **CLOAKROOM** ****   **FIRST** **FLOOR** ****   **LANDING** ****   **BEDROOM** **ONE** **14' 10" x 12' 9" (4.52m x 3.89m)**   **BEDROOM** **FOUR** **10' 3" x 9' 4" (3.12m x 2.84m)**   **SHOWER** **ROOM** ****   **BATHROOM** ****   **SECOND** **FLOOR** ****   **LANDING** **** With door opening out onto rear roof terrace  **BEDROOM** **TWO** **14' 7" x 12' 5" (4.44m x 3.78m)**   **BEDROOM** **THREE** **10' 3" x 9' 5" (3.12m x 2.87m)**   **OUTSIDE** ****   **LARGE** **SUNNY** **REAR** **ROOF** **TERRACE** ****   **FRONT** **COURTYARD** **GARDEN** **** Railing enclosed with steps up to front door  ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/86822469/1310585) - ![IMG_3675](/listings/photos/86822469/1310586) - IMG_3675 - ![New lounge](/listings/photos/86822469/1310587) - New lounge - ![Photo](/listings/photos/86822469/1310588) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/86822469/1310589) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/86822469/1310590) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/86822469/1310591) - ![Out to roof terra...](/listings/photos/86822469/1310592) - Out to roof terra... - ![Photo](/listings/photos/86822469/1310593) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/86822469/1310594) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/86822469/1310595) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/86822469/1310596) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/86822469/1310597) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/86822469/1310598) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/86822469/1310599) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/86822469/1310600) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/86822469/1310601) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/86822469/1310602) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/86822469/1310603) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/86822469/1310604) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/86822469/1310606) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/86822469/1310607) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/86822469/1310609) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/86822469/1310610) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/86822469/1310612) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/86822469/1310614) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/86822469/1310615) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/86822469/1310617) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/86822469/1310619) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/86822469/1310621) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/86822469/1310623) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 48 NORFOLK ROAD, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 3AB | £835,000 | 31/10/2024 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 32 SECOND FLOOR FLAT NORFOLK ROAD, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 3AB | £180,000 | 27/10/2025 | Flat | | 12 YORK AVENUE, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 1PH | £750,000 | 08/05/2025 | Terraced | | [Same street] FLAT 4, 32 NORFOLK ROAD, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 3AB | £195,000 | 14/02/2025 | Flat | | [Same street] 46 NORFOLK ROAD, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 3AB | £790,000 | 06/12/2024 | Terraced | | [Same street] 37 NORFOLK ROAD, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 3AB | £1,040,000 | 22/07/2024 | Terraced | | 1A LANSDOWNE ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 1DN | £1,067,500 | 01/12/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 42 GROUND FLOOR FLAT NORFOLK ROAD, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 3AB | £380,000 | 29/11/2023 | Flat | | 28 LITTLE WESTERN STREET, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 1AG | £375,000 | 01/09/2023 | Terraced | | 42 MONTPELIER ROAD, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 3BA | £1,140,000 | 02/12/2022 | Terraced | | 39 TEMPLE STREET, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 3BH | £930,000 | 18/11/2022 | Terraced | | 22 NORFOLK ROAD, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 3AA | £1,325,000 | 22/08/2022 | Terraced | | 8 TEMPLE STREET, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 3BH | £875,000 | 09/08/2022 | Terraced | | 5 FARMAN STREET, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 1AL | £504,000 | 30/06/2022 | Terraced | | 3 NORFOLK SQUARE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 2PB | £1,310,000 | 26/04/2022 | Terraced | | 9A LITTLE WESTERN STREET, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 1AG | £680,000 | 14/04/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 36A NORFOLK ROAD, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 3AB | £290,000 | 18/03/2022 | Terraced | | 2 BOROUGH STREET, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 3BG | £630,000 | 30/09/2021 | Terraced | | 5 MONTPELIER PLACE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 3BF | £905,000 | 29/09/2021 | Terraced | | 27 BOROUGH STREET, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 3BG | £525,000 | 24/09/2021 | Terraced | | 29 BOROUGH STREET, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 3BG | £590,000 | 21/09/2021 | Terraced | | 10 BOROUGH STREET, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 3BG | £565,000 | 27/08/2021 | Terraced | | 4 FARMAN STREET, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 1AL | £488,500 | 06/08/2021 | Terraced | | 30 TEMPLE STREET, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 3BH | £795,000 | 06/08/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £479,167 (6 sales) **Area average:** £791,471 (17 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £617,847 (71 Terraced, BN1, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +37.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Brighton and Hove). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,634/mo - **Realistic:** £1,816/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,998/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Brighton and Hove (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,995/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.21% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £227,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £181,600 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -3% - **10y growth:** 27.5% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Brighton and Hove; Terraced series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.1% - **5y growth (index):** 11.3% - **10y growth (index):** 33.6% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)