# 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. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/10358307/404232) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/10358307/404233) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/10358307/404235) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/10358307/404236) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/10358307/404237) ## 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:** 19.2% - **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)