# 1 bedroom apartment for rent (BN2 1NB)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 39B, CHESHAM ROAD, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE BN2 1NB |
| Price | £1,350 pcm |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | A |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 56 m² |
| Last sold | £1,800,000 Aug 2021 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 22/08/2031
- **Current heating cost:** £445/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,900

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- O (£3,300 - £6,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2325-1771-7911-7102-1144)

## Description

Spacious one bedroom apartment situated in popular Kemp Town just moments from the Seafront and Village with its array of independent bars, cafes, restaurants and shops. Brighton City Centre a short walk away. The property itself comprises; one double bedroom, a large living room, dining room, fitted kitchen and shower room.

Flag Stone steps lead down to the apartment with a useful porch area. To the front of the property is the separate kitchen with fitted units for storage, ceramic hob, electric oven and stainless steel sink, partly tiled walls and hard wearing work tops.

This apartment benefits from a large dining area offering a flexible space that could also work as a large hallway or study area. Double doors lead to the living room which benefits from a  large bay window with plantation shutters. Light grey flooring and neutral décor and plenty of space for furniture.

To the rear of the apartment is a modern fitted shower room, walk in shower, built in sink with vanity units below and white WC. Stylish finish with fully tiled walls and floor.

The bedroom offers plenty of space and has a wall of built in wardrobes for storage and a large bay window with plantation shutters.

The location is wonderful as you are close to Brighton's famous seafront and promenade, Brighton College, the hospital and of course Kemp Town village, home to a number of coffee shops, deli's and a wide range of individual boutiques, which makes it one of most sought after areas in the city.

Council Tax Band: A

Holding Deposit: £311.53

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/90930576/1326000) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/90930576/1326001) - EPC

## 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):** £918/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 Bed Maisonette, Western Concourse, BN2 | £1,450/mo | 1 | 0.7 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,450/mo (1 listing)**

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,450/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 1288.9%
- **Monthly cashflow:** £1,275/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3907.1%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £24/m²

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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