Sold STC Detached

6 HEMPSTEAD ROAD

BRIGHTON, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON AND HOVE BN2 8QD

2 beds 1 baths 72 m² Listed 17 May 2023 (-1138d)

£377,950

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# 2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (BN2 8QD)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 6 HEMPSTEAD ROAD, BRIGHTON, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON AND HOVE BN2 8QD |
| Price | £377,950 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £362,500 Aug 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 15/05/2033
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,775

### Recommendations
- A2 (£850 - £1,500)
- A3 (£1,500 - £2,700)
- B (£500 - £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/6637-5725-6200-0706-6292)

## Description

The front door opens into the centralised entrance hallway and from here access is gained into all of the principal rooms. The bright and airy lounge/dining room lies to the front of this home and offers space for your soft furnishings, associated furniture and a feature fireplace which gives the room a lovely focal point. A large bay window allows plenty of natural light to flood the room and also overlooks the front gardens. Furthermore, being on a slightly elevated position it also offers fantastic views over rooftops towards open fields and downland beyond. Access to the rear leads into the fitted kitchen which offers ample cupboards for storage, plenty of work surfaces for food preparation and space for the all the normal appliances. A window overlooks the rear garden and a door affords access into the southerly aspect conservatory. This offers a great space to unwind and relax and offers a view over the southerly aspect rear garden. There is a double bedroom located on the ground floor has plenty of space for your associated furniture. This is serviced by the bathroom/wc which consists of a bath, wash hand basin and wc. On the first floor you will find the master bedroom which again affords plenty of space for your furniture alongside some far reaching views.

Externally, the well-kept rear garden is mainly laid to lawn, it boasts mature shrub and hedge borders, and various seating areas capture the sun throughout the day. The front garden is mainly paved for ease of maintenance. Lastly, a private drive leads to the single garage. Perfect for the family car or additional storage

## Property Photos

- ![Front Elevation](/listings/photos/86138784/404119) - Front Elevation
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/86138784/404120) - Kitchen
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/86138784/404121) - Lounge
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/86138784/404122) - Bathroom
- ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/86138784/404123) - Bedroom One
- ![Conservatory](/listings/photos/86138784/404124) - Conservatory
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/86138784/404125) - Rear Garden
- ![Doors Onto Garden](/listings/photos/86138784/404126) - Doors Onto Garden
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/86138784/404127) - Bedroom
- ![Rear Elevation](/listings/photos/86138784/404129) - Rear Elevation
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/86138784/404130) - Lounge
- ![Front Elevation](/listings/photos/86138784/404131) - Front Elevation
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/86138784/404132) - Kitchen
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/86138784/404133) - Lounge
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/86138784/404134) - Rear Garden
- ![Rear Elevation](/listings/photos/86138784/404135) - Rear Elevation

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/86138784/404136) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/86138784/404137) - EE Rating

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 6 HEMPSTEAD ROAD, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8QD | £362,500 | 25/08/2023 | 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 |
| 128 LUSTRELLS CRESCENT, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8FL | £475,000 | 05/12/2025 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 46 CHILTINGTON WAY, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8HB | £486,500 | 16/09/2022 | Detached |
| 5 BERWICK ROAD, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8QF | £492,000 | 11/08/2022 | Detached |
| 9 HAILSHAM AVENUE, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8QH | £380,000 | 05/08/2022 | Detached |
| 14 ARLINGTON GARDENS, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8QE | £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 |

**Street average:** £450,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £430,075 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £709,888 (60 Detached, BN2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -46.8%

## 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:** 0.48% (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:** £5,249/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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

72 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£362,500 Aug 2023

Price per m²

£5,249/m²

Local average

£709,888 (-46.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (24,292 of 33,755)

Street crime

34 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

No Chain
Well Presented Property arranged over Two Floors
Lounge/Dining Room with Bay Window
Fitted Kitchen
Conservatory
Two Double Bedrooms
Bathroom/WC
Southerly Aspect Rear Garden
Off Road Parking
Garage

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Grab this fantastic chance to acquire this well presented detached property which is located in this highly desirable area of Saltdean. The property is situated within walking distance of local shops, bus links to Brighton. Furthermore a little further afield you will find cliff top walks, access to the popular Saltdean beach and a great range of other amenities.
The front door opens into the centralised entrance hallway and from here access is gained into all of the principal rooms. The bright and airy lounge/dining room lies to the front of this home and offers space for your soft furnishings, associated furniture and a feature fireplace which gives the room a lovely focal point. A large bay window allows plenty of natural light to flood the room and also overlooks the front gardens. Furthermore, being on a slightly elevated position it also offers fantastic views over rooftops towards open fields and downland beyond. Access to the rear leads into the fitted kitchen which offers ample cupboards for storage, plenty of work surfaces for food preparation and space for the all the normal appliances. A window overlooks the rear garden and a door affords access into the southerly aspect conservatory. This offers a great space to unwind and relax and offers a view over the southerly aspect rear garden. There is a double bedroom located on the ground floor has plenty of space for your associated furniture. This is serviced by the bathroom/wc which consists of a bath, wash hand basin and wc. On the first floor you will find the master bedroom which again affords plenty of space for your furniture alongside some far reaching views.
Externally, the well-kept rear garden is mainly laid to lawn, it boasts mature shrub and hedge borders, and various seating areas capture the sun throughout the day. The front garden is mainly paved for ease of maintenance. Lastly, a private drive leads to the single garage. Perfect for the family car or additional storage

Listed by

Peacehaven

Phillip Mann Estate Agents

Reference: 86138784

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 16/05/2023

Expiry date: 15/05/2033

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,775

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)
Room-in-roof insulation (£1,500 - £2,700)
Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £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)

Floorplans

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	25/08/2023 (2 years ago)	£362,500	—

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
128 LUSTRELLS CRESCENT, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8FL	£475,000	05/12/2025	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
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
46 CHILTINGTON WAY, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8HB	£486,500	16/09/2022	Detached
5 BERWICK ROAD, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8QF	£492,000	11/08/2022	Detached
9 HAILSHAM AVENUE, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8QH	£380,000	05/08/2022	Detached
14 ARLINGTON GARDENS, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8QE	£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

Street average: £450,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £430,075 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 19.2%

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

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View BN2 8QD

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Arlington Gardens	0.1 miles
Shop	The Co-operative Food	0.4 miles
Shop	ZBarber	0.4 miles
Train station	Southease	3.1 miles
Train station	Black Rock	3.4 miles
Hospital	Eye Hospital	3.8 miles
University	University of Brighton	4.3 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	1.0 miles	Good — 14 Jul 2016
Our Lady of Lourdes RC School	Primary	1.2 miles	Good — 5 Dec 2014
Telscombe Cliffs Academy	Primary	1.2 miles	Requires improvement — 10 Nov 2021
Peacehaven Heights Academy	Primary	1.6 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.48%

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).

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