Sold STC Semi-detached

96 HAWKHURST ROAD

BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE BN1 9EA

2 beds 1 baths 70 m² Listed 10 Oct 2023 (-1014d)

£240,000

Guide Price

Reduced on 29 Feb 2024

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Listing type

Auction

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Property details

Listing category

Auction

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

70 m²

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

C

Last sold

£238,000 Jul 2024

Price per m²

£3,429/m²

Local average

£574,005 (-58.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (15,608 of 33,755)

Street crime

104 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Sale by Modern Auction (T&Cs apply)
  • Subject to an undisclosed Reserve Price
  • Buyers fees apply
  • TWO DOUBLE BEDROOM SEMI DETACHED HOUSE
  • CASH BUYERS ONLY
  • IN NEED OF MODERNISATION THROUGHOUT
  • LARGE REAR GARDEN
  • OFF ROAD PARKING AND GARAGE

Additional details

Heating
Central
Parking
Garage
Garden
Front garden, Back garden

Description

SUMMARY
* CASH BUYERS ONLY* IN NEED OF MODERNISATION. Fox & Sons are delighted to bring to the market this two double bedroom semi-detached family house, situated in the popular area of Coldean. NO ONWARD CHAIN.


DESCRIPTION
This semi-detached two-bedroom property on Hawkhurst Road in the sought-after Coldean area of Brighton presents an excellent opportunity for those looking for a home with considerable potential. With scope to extend subject to planning permission, this property offers ample possibilities for future development and growth.

In need of modernisation throughout, this property is a blank canvas waiting for a new owner with a clear vision to make it their own. The spacious rear garden ensures ample outdoor space, while off-street parking and a garage provide practical and secure parking options.

Located in the desirable Coldean district of Brighton, this property boasts excellent transport links to the city centre and beyond, and is within walking distance of local amenities including shops, schools, and parks. Don't miss this unique chance to create the perfect home in a great location.

Auctioneer's Comments 
This property is offered through Modern Method of Auction. Should you view, offer or bid your data will be shared with the Auctioneer, iamsold Limited. This method requires both parties to complete the transaction within 56 days, allowing buyers to proceed with mortgage finance (subject to lending criteria, affordability and survey).

The buyer is required to sign a reservation agreement and make payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6600.00 including VAT. This fee is paid in addition to purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation for stamp duty liability. Buyers will be required to complete an identification process with iamsold and provide proof of how the purchase would be funded.

The property has a Buyer Information Pack containing documents about the property. The documents may not tell you everything you need to know, so you must complete your own due diligence before bidding. A sample of the Reservation Agreement and terms and conditions are contained within this pack. The buyer will also make payment of £300 inc VAT towards the preparation cost of the pack.

The estate agent and auctioneer may recommend the services of other providers to you, in which they will be paid for the referral. These services are optional, and you will be advised of any payment, in writing before any services are accepted. Listing is subject to a start price and undisclosed reserve price that can change.



1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

Listed by

Brighton Lewes Road

Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells

Reference: 86524281

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 05/10/2023

Expiry date: 04/10/2033

Current heating cost: £1,096/year

Potential heating cost: £867/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £19,400

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazing (£3,300 - £6,500)
  • 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 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC

EPC

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #5688374

Property Details

Street: 96 Hawkhurst Road

Town: Coldean

Postcode: BN1 9EA

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 26/05/2008

Work Completed: 02/04/2008

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

Event Date Price % change
Sold 05/07/2024 (2 years ago) £238,000

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
5 WALDRON AVENUE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 9EF £374,000 22/11/2023 Semi-detached
65 HAWKHURST ROAD, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 9GF £352,500 08/11/2022 Semi-detached
62 BEATTY AVENUE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 9EP £405,000 21/10/2022 Semi-detached
44 HAWKHURST ROAD, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 9GF £450,000 31/08/2022 Semi-detached
4 HAIG AVENUE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 9EQ £355,000 08/04/2022 Semi-detached
121 HAWKHURST ROAD, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 9EB £350,000 15/02/2022 Semi-detached
36 HAWKHURST ROAD, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 9GF £351,000 10/12/2021 Semi-detached
30 HAWKHURST ROAD, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 9GF £380,000 08/10/2021 Semi-detached
10 HAIG AVENUE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 9EQ £340,000 26/07/2021 Semi-detached

Area average: £373,056 (9 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 16.8%
10y growth 40.5%

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

1y (index) 1.1%
5y (index) 11.8%
10y (index) 34.5%

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

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Saunders Hill 0.1 miles
Bus stop Haig Avenue 0.1 miles
Shop Asda Opticians 0.4 miles
Shop Screwfix 0.5 miles
University Silverstone SB309 Lecture Theatre 1.1 miles
University Jubilee 144 Lecture Theatre 1.1 miles
Train station Falmer 1.3 miles
Train station Moulsecoomb 1.4 miles
Hospital The Montefiore Hospital 3.0 miles
Hospital Eye Hospital 3.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 38
Anti-social behaviour 31
Other theft 8
Public order 6
Shoplifting 6
Criminal damage and arson 5
Drugs 3
Other crime 2
Vehicle crime 2
Possession of weapons 1
Robbery 1
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 104

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
Coldean Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 1 Feb 2023
Carden Nursery and Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 2 Nov 2011
Brighton Aldridge Community Academy Secondary 1.1 miles Requires improvement — 16 May 2023
Moulsecoomb Primary School Primary 1.1 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
University of Sussex Other 1.2 miles (No rating)

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 Detached House, Saunders Hill, BN1 £2,195/mo 2 0.11 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Woodland View West, BN1 £2,037/mo 2 0.65 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £2,116/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.88%
Max investor price (0.8%) £264,500
Target investor price (1%) £211,600
Gross yield 10.6%
Cost-to-rent ratio 9.5×
Monthly cashflow £934/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 16.1%
  • 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).