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FLAT 3

ROWANDEN COURT, CHICHESTER DRIVE EAST, BRIGHTON, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON AND HOVE BN2 8LW

2 beds 1 baths 78 m² Listed 11 Feb 2025 (-527d)

£290,000

Reduced on 17 Mar 2025

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Front Living Room Living Room Kitchen Kitchen View Bedroom Bedroom Shower Room Balcony Hallway Living Room Living Room Kitchen Bedroom Bedroom Shower Room

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Property details

Tenure

SHARE_OF_FREEHOLD

Floor area

78 m²

Council tax band

B

Last sold

£270,000 Jan 2026

Local average

£272,013 (+6.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (20,198 of 33,755)

Street crime

41 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Two bedrooms
  • First floor
  • Share of freehold
  • garage
  • balcony with sea view
  • no chain

Additional details

Parking
Garage

Description

This spacious two-bedroom first-floor apartment is located in an exceptionally desirable residential area of West Saltdean, offering a fantastic opportunity for those seeking a well-appointed home in a sought-after location.

The property features a generously sized living room that benefits from a westerly aspect, allowing for an abundance of natural light throughout the day. From here, doors open onto a private balcony, providing an ideal space to relax and enjoy the surroundings. The kitchen is equally impressive, offering ample room for both cooking and dining, with extensive storage and work surface space to cater to all culinary needs.

Both bedrooms are well-proportioned doubles, providing comfortable and versatile accommodation. The family shower room is fitted with a white suite, ensuring a bright and modern feel.

Externally, the property enjoys access to beautifully maintained communal gardens, while a garage located within a separate block offers convenient additional storage or parking.

Offered for sale with no onward chain and a share of the freehold, this superb apartment presents an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to secure a home in this desirable coastal setting. Early viewing is highly recommended and strictly by appointment with the vendor’s sole agents.


Rowanden Court is located in a popular residential area in West Saltdean. A host of lovely footpaths are within a short distance of the property giving easy access to the breathtaking South Downs National Park providing wonderful walks and outstanding views of the area. Local amenities are all within easy reach, there is Lustrells Vale with a restaurant, Co-op, cafe and buses. Saltdean primary school is located in Chiltington Way. Saltdean Park and the famous Art deco Lido, offering a variety of leisure activities. A selection of shops and pubs are located in Longridge Avenue. Bus routes are found on Saltdean Vale, Lustrells Vale and Longridge Avenue and also on Marine Drive, providing easy access in Brighton's main city centre. Brighton’s Mainline Railway Station is approximately 5 miles away.

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Saltdean

Countrywide UK Sales - Connells

Reference: 158101532

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

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Price history

10% since 2017

Event Date Price % change
Sold 30/01/2026 (5 months ago) £270,000 +9.8%
Sold 07/06/2017 (9 years ago) £246,000 —

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
ATLANTIC HEIGHTS FLAT 18 SUEZ WAY, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8DW £215,000 09/12/2025 Flat
Same street ROWANDEN COURT FLAT 6 CHICHESTER DRIVE EAST, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8LW £325,000 14/11/2025 Flat
TEYNHAM HOUSE 15 MARINE DRIVE, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8LZ £147,000 11/04/2025 Flat
HOMERIDGE HOUSE FLAT 12 LONGRIDGE AVENUE, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN2 8RQ £162,500 22/12/2022 Flat
HOMERIDGE HOUSE FLAT 42 LONGRIDGE AVENUE, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN2 8RQ £165,000 15/12/2022 Flat
GRAND OCEAN FLAT 19 LONGRIDGE AVENUE, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8BU £275,000 09/12/2022 Flat
TEYNHAM HOUSE 12 MARINE DRIVE, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8LZ £330,000 01/12/2022 Flat
BALTIC VIEW FLAT 7 WITHYHAM AVENUE, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8GE £71,750 25/11/2022 Flat
HOMERIDGE HOUSE FLAT 37 LONGRIDGE AVENUE, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN2 8RQ £110,000 18/11/2022 Flat
TEYNHAM HOUSE 10 MARINE DRIVE, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8LZ £205,000 07/10/2022 Flat
HOMERIDGE HOUSE FLAT 33 LONGRIDGE AVENUE, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN2 8RQ £110,000 24/08/2022 Flat
HOMERIDGE HOUSE FLAT 52 LONGRIDGE AVENUE, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN2 8RQ £90,000 19/08/2022 Flat
HOMERIDGE HOUSE FLAT 38 LONGRIDGE AVENUE, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN2 8RQ £105,000 09/08/2022 Flat
Same street ROWANDEN COURT FLAT 5 CHICHESTER DRIVE EAST, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8LW £320,000 04/08/2022 Flat
71 LONGRIDGE AVENUE, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8LG £247,500 02/08/2022 Flat
CASPIAN HEIGHTS FLAT 4 SUEZ WAY, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8AB £162,500 28/07/2022 Flat
HOMERIDGE HOUSE FLAT 66 LONGRIDGE AVENUE, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN2 8RQ £100,000 27/07/2022 Flat
DUNCAN COURT, 10 FLAT 1 CHICHESTER DRIVE EAST, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8LB £216,000 25/07/2022 Flat
HOMERIDGE HOUSE FLAT 39 LONGRIDGE AVENUE, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN2 8RQ £122,500 09/06/2022 Flat
GRAND OCEAN FLAT 9 LONGRIDGE AVENUE, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8BU £320,000 24/05/2022 Flat
BALTIC VIEW FLAT 21 WITHYHAM AVENUE, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8GE £71,250 07/01/2022 Flat
HOMERIDGE HOUSE FLAT 55 LONGRIDGE AVENUE, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN2 8RQ £95,000 17/12/2021 Flat

Street average: £322,500 (2 sales)

Area average: £166,050 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -18.8%
10y growth 1.9%

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

1y (index) -3.1%
5y (index) -0.2%
10y (index) 15.1%

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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Address

7 Chichester Drive East

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Saltdean Lido 0.0 miles
Shop ZBarber 0.4 miles
Shop Megan's 0.4 miles
Train station Black Rock 3.3 miles
Hospital Eye Hospital 3.6 miles
Train station Southease 3.7 miles
University University of Brighton Phoenix Halls 4.5 miles
University University of Brighton Moulesecoomb Campus 4.5 miles
Hospital The Montefiore Hospital 5.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Anti-social behaviour 12
Shoplifting 8
Violence and sexual offences 6
Public order 5
Other theft 4
Burglary 2
Criminal damage and arson 2
Drugs 1
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 41

Within 1 mile during May 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 0.5 miles Good — 9 Jun 2024
St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean Primary 0.8 miles Good — 14 Jul 2016
Our Lady of Lourdes RC School Primary 0.9 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

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
2 Bed Flat, Saltdean Park Road, BN2 £1,675/mo 2 0.05 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Saltdean Park Road, BN2 £1,695/mo 2 0.05 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Saltdean Park Road, BN2 £1,750/mo 2 0.05 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Caspian Heights, BN2 £1,550/mo 2 0.18 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Caspian Heights, BN2 £1,550/mo 2 0.18 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Caspian Heights, BN2 £1,500/mo 2 0.18 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Bungalow, Oaklands Avenue, BN2 £1,650/mo 2 0.25 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Lustrells Vale, BN2 £1,400/mo 2 0.39 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Bungalow, The Park, BN2 £1,755/mo 2 0.49 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,614/mo (9 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.57%
Max investor price (0.8%) £206,250
Target investor price (1%) £165,000
Gross yield 6.8%
Cost-to-rent ratio 14.6×
Monthly cashflow £318/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 4.5%
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus 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).