Sold Bungalow

4 HEMPSTEAD ROAD

BRIGHTON, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON AND HOVE BN2 8QD

2 beds 646 sq ft Listed 29 Apr 2008 (-6633d)

£249,950

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# 2 bedroom bungalow for sale (BN2 8QD)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 4 HEMPSTEAD ROAD, BRIGHTON, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON AND HOVE BN2 8QD |
| Price | £249,950 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 |
| Floor area | 60 m² |
| Last sold | £176,000 Apr 2005 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 31/08/2031
- **Current heating cost:** £460/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £11,675

### Recommendations
- A2 (£850 - £1,500)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0320-2729-7010-2309-7981)

## Description

**SUMMARY**

Fox & Sons are pleased to offer this two bedroom detached bungalow in Saltdean. Recently modernised and updated this bungalow backs onto green and offers a lounge/ diner, family bathroom & kitchen. The property also has its own garage and driveway.

**DESCRIPTION**

The property is approached via an entrance porch and hallway. The hallway leads to all primary rooms. The lounge/ diner, with a window and french style doors to the rear, overlooks and leads to the garden. The property has a fitted kitchen with matching wall and base units, and leads to the lean to at the side. The bathroom is a white suite comprising of sink, bath, wc and window to the rear. Bedroom one with a window to the front and bedroom two with double glazed window to the side. Rear garden offers a lawned & patio area in addition to an area for table and chairs. The single garage to the front of the property offers access to the rear garden and has electricity and lighting.

**Front Area**

Driveway parking with steps up to balcony and front door, north westerly front rural views and small lawned area.

**Entrance Lobby**

Wood/glass front door to the front. Double glazed window and door to the front. Wall lights, carpet, double radiator.

**Hallway**

Doors to all rooms, carpet and double radiator.

**Lounge/ Diner** 17' 1" x 9' 10" ( 5.21m x 3.00m )

Window to rear over looking the garden, UPVC double glazed french style doors to the garden. South easterly aspect, wall mounted lights, main lights (dimmer switch). Electric coal effect fire place, two double radiators, skirting boards and coving and carpets.

**Kitchen** 10' 11" x 7' 10" max ( 3.33m x 2.39m max )

Fitted kitchen with range of high and low level cupboards. single glaze window to the side (north easterly aspect). Utility area at the side with small freezer and door to the garden. Round sink and drainer in roll edge light wood work tops. Half height tilling all round kitchen. Area for Free standing electric hob and oven with extractor over. Small double radiator, plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, Area for free standing fridge freezer and addition larder storage cupboard.  Door leading to garden.

**Bedroom 1** 12' 7" x 10' 3" ( 3.84m x 3.12m )

Double glazed wood style north westerly bay window to front. Radiator in bay, chimney breast opposite. Skirting board coving and carpeted.

**Bedroom 2** 9' 4" x 7' 6" ( 2.84m x 2.29m )

Double glazed UPVC window to the side, south westerly aspect, double radiator, skirting boards, carpeted and coving.

**Bathroom** 7' 5" x 7'  ( 2.26m x 2.13m )

White suite comprising of low level WC, Basin and bath with mixer tap and mixer shower. Bathroom part tilled, double glazed window to the rear with a south easterly aspect. Heated towel rail and wood effect flooring, spotlights in ceiling and ceiling coving.

**Garage**

Single garage, at the front of the property, wood door access to/from the garden. Wall mounted combi boiler, electricity and lighting in garage. Up and over door, south westerly aspect window.

**Back Garden**

Patio area and lawned area. South easterly aspect, gazebo and shed of wood construction. Area for table and chairs, raised bed feature and motion sensitive security light.

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## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #3079450
- **Address:** 4 Hempstead Road, Saltdean, BN2 8QD
- **Certificate Issued:** 03/10/2005
- **Work Completed:** 05/09/2005
- **Items:** 2 window(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 4 HEMPSTEAD ROAD, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8QD | £176,000 | 15/04/2005 | Detached |
| 4 HEMPSTEAD ROAD, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8QD | £72,000 | 22/05/1998 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 2 CHILTINGTON CLOSE, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8HD | £540,000 | 13/01/2026 | Detached |
| 37 WESTFIELD AVENUE NORTH, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8HS | £370,000 | 16/12/2025 | Detached |
| 29 WESTFIELD AVENUE NORTH, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8HS | £327,500 | 17/11/2025 | Detached |
| 59 WESTFIELD AVENUE NORTH, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8HS | £380,000 | 24/10/2025 | Detached |
| 12 COOMBE VALE, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8HL | £498,000 | 07/02/2025 | Detached |
| 24 COOMBE VALE, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8HL | £420,000 | 13/10/2023 | Detached |
| 19 STANMER AVENUE, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8QL | £350,000 | 21/09/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 6 HEMPSTEAD ROAD, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8QD | £362,500 | 25/08/2023 | Detached |
| 3 HAILSHAM AVENUE, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8QH | £328,000 | 28/04/2023 | Detached |
| 2 CHILTINGTON CLOSE, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8HD | £436,000 | 19/01/2023 | Detached |
| 23 ARLINGTON GARDENS, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8QE | £498,000 | 17/10/2022 | Detached |
| 46 WESTFIELD AVENUE SOUTH, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8HT | £367,500 | 06/10/2022 | Detached |
| 79 SALTDEAN VALE, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8HE | £600,000 | 28/09/2022 | Detached |
| 5 BERWICK ROAD, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8QF | £492,000 | 11/08/2022 | Detached |
| 14 ARLINGTON GARDENS, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8QE | £380,000 | 05/08/2022 | Detached |
| 9 HAILSHAM AVENUE, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8QH | £380,000 | 05/08/2022 | Detached |
| 9 CHILTINGTON CLOSE, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8HD | £466,000 | 20/07/2022 | Detached |
| 38 RIDGEWOOD AVENUE, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8HH | £475,000 | 04/07/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 18 HEMPSTEAD ROAD, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8QD | £450,000 | 22/06/2022 | Detached |
| 6 ARLINGTON GARDENS, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8QE | £332,000 | 20/05/2022 | Detached |
| 23 CHILTINGTON CLOSE, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8HD | £515,000 | 05/05/2022 | Detached |
| 23 STANMER AVENUE, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8QL | £350,000 | 28/02/2022 | Detached |

**Street average:** £406,250 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £425,250 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £709,888 (60 Detached, BN2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -64.8%

## 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):** £1,197/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.73% (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.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £4,166/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 24.5%
- **10y growth:** 57.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Brighton and Hove; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -1.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 10.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 29.3%

## 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)

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Property details

Floor area

60 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£176,000 Apr 2005

Price per m²

£4,166/m²

Local average

£709,888 (-64.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (24,292 of 33,755)

Street crime

34 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Detached Bungalow
Two Bedrooms
Backing onto Green
Recently Modernised & Updated
Vendor Suited
Garage & Driveway

Description

SUMMARY
Fox & Sons are pleased to offer this two bedroom detached bungalow in Saltdean. Recently modernised and updated this bungalow backs onto green and offers a lounge/ diner, family bathroom & kitchen. The property also has its own garage and driveway.

DESCRIPTION
The property is approached via an entrance porch and hallway. The hallway leads to all primary rooms. The lounge/ diner, with a window and french style doors to the rear, overlooks and leads to the garden. The property has a fitted kitchen with matching wall and base units, and leads to the lean to at the side. The bathroom is a white suite comprising of sink, bath, wc and window to the rear. Bedroom one with a window to the front and bedroom two with double glazed window to the side. Rear garden offers a lawned & patio area in addition to an area for table and chairs. The single garage to the front of the property offers access to the rear garden and has electricity and lighting.

Front Area
Driveway parking with steps up to balcony and front door, north westerly front rural views and small lawned area.

Entrance Lobby
Wood/glass front door to the front. Double glazed window and door to the front. Wall lights, carpet, double radiator.

Hallway
Doors to all rooms, carpet and double radiator.

Lounge/ Diner 17' 1" x 9' 10" ( 5.21m x 3.00m )
Window to rear over looking the garden, UPVC double glazed french style doors to the garden. South easterly aspect, wall mounted lights, main lights (dimmer switch). Electric coal effect fire place, two double radiators, skirting boards and coving and carpets.

Kitchen 10' 11" x 7' 10" max ( 3.33m x 2.39m max )
Fitted kitchen with range of high and low level cupboards. single glaze window to the side (north easterly aspect). Utility area at the side with small freezer and door to the garden. Round sink and drainer in roll edge light wood work tops. Half height tilling all round kitchen. Area for Free standing electric hob and oven with extractor over. Small double radiator, plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, Area for free standing fridge freezer and addition larder storage cupboard. Door leading to garden.

Bedroom 1 12' 7" x 10' 3" ( 3.84m x 3.12m )
Double glazed wood style north westerly bay window to front. Radiator in bay, chimney breast opposite. Skirting board coving and carpeted.

Bedroom 2 9' 4" x 7' 6" ( 2.84m x 2.29m )
Double glazed UPVC window to the side, south westerly aspect, double radiator, skirting boards, carpeted and coving.

Bathroom 7' 5" x 7' ( 2.26m x 2.13m )
White suite comprising of low level WC, Basin and bath with mixer tap and mixer shower. Bathroom part tilled, double glazed window to the rear with a south easterly aspect. Heated towel rail and wood effect flooring, spotlights in ceiling and ceiling coving.

Garage
Single garage, at the front of the property, wood door access to/from the garden. Wall mounted combi boiler, electricity and lighting in garage. Up and over door, south westerly aspect window.

Back Garden
Patio area and lawned area. South easterly aspect, gazebo and shed of wood construction. Area for table and chairs, raised bed feature and motion sensitive security light.

Listed by

Rottingdean

Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells

Reference: 10358307

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 01/09/2021

Expiry date: 31/08/2031

Current heating cost: £460/year

Potential heating cost: £394/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £11,675

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Flat roof or sloping ceiling insulation (£850 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #3079450

Property Details

Street: 4 Hempstead Road

Town: Saltdean

Postcode: BN2 8QD

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 03/10/2005

Work Completed: 05/09/2005

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

144% since 1998

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	15/04/2005 (21 years ago)	£176,000	+144.4%
Sold	22/05/1998 (28 years ago)	£72,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
2 CHILTINGTON CLOSE, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8HD	£540,000	13/01/2026	Detached
37 WESTFIELD AVENUE NORTH, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8HS	£370,000	16/12/2025	Detached
29 WESTFIELD AVENUE NORTH, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8HS	£327,500	17/11/2025	Detached
59 WESTFIELD AVENUE NORTH, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8HS	£380,000	24/10/2025	Detached
12 COOMBE VALE, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8HL	£498,000	07/02/2025	Detached
24 COOMBE VALE, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8HL	£420,000	13/10/2023	Detached
19 STANMER AVENUE, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8QL	£350,000	21/09/2023	Detached
Same street 6 HEMPSTEAD ROAD, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8QD	£362,500	25/08/2023	Detached
3 HAILSHAM AVENUE, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8QH	£328,000	28/04/2023	Detached
2 CHILTINGTON CLOSE, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8HD	£436,000	19/01/2023	Detached
23 ARLINGTON GARDENS, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8QE	£498,000	17/10/2022	Detached
46 WESTFIELD AVENUE SOUTH, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8HT	£367,500	06/10/2022	Detached
79 SALTDEAN VALE, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8HE	£600,000	28/09/2022	Detached
5 BERWICK ROAD, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8QF	£492,000	11/08/2022	Detached
14 ARLINGTON GARDENS, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8QE	£380,000	05/08/2022	Detached
9 HAILSHAM AVENUE, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8QH	£380,000	05/08/2022	Detached
9 CHILTINGTON CLOSE, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8HD	£466,000	20/07/2022	Detached
38 RIDGEWOOD AVENUE, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8HH	£475,000	04/07/2022	Detached
Same street 18 HEMPSTEAD ROAD, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8QD	£450,000	22/06/2022	Detached
6 ARLINGTON GARDENS, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8QE	£332,000	20/05/2022	Detached
23 CHILTINGTON CLOSE, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8HD	£515,000	05/05/2022	Detached
23 STANMER AVENUE, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8QL	£350,000	28/02/2022	Detached

Street average: £406,250 (2 sales)

Area average: £425,250 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 24.5%

10y growth 57.6%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Brighton and Hove. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -1.5%

5y (index) 10.7%

10y (index) 29.3%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Brighton and Hove. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,634/mo

Realistic £1,816/mo

Optimistic £1,998/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Brighton and Hove.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Brighton and Hove: £1,197/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Westfield Avenue North	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Arlington Gardens	0.1 miles
Shop	The Co-operative Food	0.5 miles
Shop	ZBarber	0.5 miles
Train station	Southease	3.1 miles
Train station	Black Rock	3.5 miles
Hospital	Eye Hospital	3.8 miles
University	University of Brighton	4.2 miles
University	Pevensey I 1A6 Lecture Theatre	4.5 miles
Hospital	The Montefiore Hospital	5.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	12
Anti-social behaviour	10
Public order	3
Criminal damage and arson	2
Other theft	2
Shoplifting	2
Burglary	1
Drugs	1
Possession of weapons	1
Total incidents	34

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Saltdean Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 9 Jun 2024
St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean	Primary	1.1 miles	Good — 14 Jul 2016
Telscombe Cliffs Academy	Primary	1.2 miles	Requires improvement — 10 Nov 2021
Our Lady of Lourdes RC School	Primary	1.3 miles	Good — 5 Dec 2014
Peacehaven Heights Academy	Primary	1.6 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.73%

Max investor price (0.8%) £227,000

Target investor price (1%) £181,600

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).