# 2 bedroom flat for sale (BN1 2ED)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | FLAT 1, 23 CLARENCE SQUARE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE BN1 2ED |
| Price | £300,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Floor area | 57 m² |
| Last sold | £290,000 Dec 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 21/04/2026 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £245/year

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8756-7134-5840-1092-2926)

## Description

**SUMMARY**

A well presented two bedroom apartment with private roof terrace, centrally situated in a popular garden square tucked behind Western Road shopping thorughfare and a few hundred metres from Brighton seafront.

**DESCRIPTION**

Spacious and bright first floor apartment, in a really convenient and central position. The accommodation comprises of a Southerly aspect open plan living room/kitchen area with a range of modern kitchen units and appliances, there are two double bedrooms, a bathroom, and an enclosed roof terrace. Being on the first floor the property would make an ideal first time buy or 'lock up and leave' second home. 

Clarence Square is an attractive garden square of early Victorian townhouses, situated adjacent to Western Road shopping thoroughfare and next door to Churchill Square shopping centre. 

the property is around 5 minute walk from Brighton seafront and a few minutes further to Brighton station.

We currently hold lease details as displayed above, should you require further information please contact the branch.  Please note additional fees could be incurred for items such as leasehold packs.

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.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/161698466/258558) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/161698466/258559) - EPC

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 23 FLAT 1 CLARENCE SQUARE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 2ED | £290,000 | 15/12/2025 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| RUSSELL HOUSE FLAT 41 RUSSELL MEWS, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 2AU | £440,000 | 05/10/2023 | Flat |
| 46 FLAT 4 RUSSELL SQUARE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 2EF | £217,000 | 04/10/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 27 - 28 FLAT 1 CLARENCE SQUARE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 2ED | £297,000 | 28/04/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 17 CLARENCE SQUARE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 2ED | £510,000 | 12/04/2023 | Other |
| [Same street] 17 BASEMENT FLAT CLARENCE SQUARE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 2ED | £170,000 | 12/04/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 27 - 28 FLAT 7 CLARENCE SQUARE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 2ED | £307,500 | 23/03/2023 | Flat |
| 14A RUSSELL SQUARE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 2EE | £305,000 | 17/03/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 6 FLAT 7 CLARENCE SQUARE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 2ED | £210,000 | 19/12/2022 | Flat |
| 45 FLAT 4 RUSSELL SQUARE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 2EF | £207,000 | 15/12/2022 | Flat |
| 16 FLAT 3 STONE STREET, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 2HB | £465,000 | 09/12/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 12 GROUND FLOOR FLAT CLARENCE SQUARE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 2ED | £367,000 | 25/11/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 27 - 28 FLAT 6 CLARENCE SQUARE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 2ED | £510,000 | 23/11/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 27 - 28 FLAT 8 CLARENCE SQUARE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 2ED | £340,000 | 22/11/2022 | Flat |
| 28E CANNON PLACE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 2FB | £245,000 | 13/10/2022 | Flat |
| RUSSELL HOUSE FLAT 23 RUSSELL MEWS, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 2AU | £265,000 | 21/09/2022 | Flat |
| RUSSELL HOUSE FLAT 16 RUSSELL MEWS, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 2AU | £310,000 | 15/08/2022 | Flat |
| RUSSELL HOUSE FLAT 33 RUSSELL MEWS, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 2AU | £396,000 | 12/08/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 27 - 28 FLAT 2 CLARENCE SQUARE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 2ED | £295,000 | 05/08/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 40 FLAT 5 CLARENCE SQUARE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 2ED | £245,000 | 04/08/2022 | Flat |
| 29 FLAT 5 CANNON PLACE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 2FB | £215,000 | 29/07/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 27 - 28 FLAT 4 CLARENCE SQUARE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 2ED | £315,000 | 25/07/2022 | Flat |
| CHARTWELL COURT 65 RUSSELL SQUARE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 2EX | £600,000 | 22/07/2022 | Flat |
| 15 FLAT 4 STONE STREET, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 2HB | £425,000 | 15/07/2022 | Flat |
| 46 FLAT 2-8 REGENCY SQUARE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 2FJ | £245,000 | 29/06/2022 | Flat |
| 6 BASEMENT FLAT ST MARGARETS PLACE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 2FD | £258,000 | 27/05/2022 | Flat |
| RUSSELL HOUSE FLAT 38 RUSSELL MEWS, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 2AU | £242,500 | 29/04/2022 | Flat |
| FLAT D, 15 RUSSELL SQUARE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 2EE | £225,000 | 23/03/2022 | Flat |
| RUSSELL HOUSE FLAT 5 RUSSELL MEWS, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 2AU | £260,000 | 21/03/2022 | Flat |
| 38 FIRST FLOOR FLAT REGENCY SQUARE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 2FJ | £540,000 | 08/03/2022 | Flat |
| RUSSELL HOUSE FLAT 45 RUSSELL MEWS, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 2AU | £225,000 | 21/02/2022 | Flat |
| RUSSELL HOUSE FLAT 29 RUSSELL MEWS, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 2AU | £290,000 | 02/02/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 43 - 44 CLARENCE SQUARE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 2ED | £1,230,000 | 27/01/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 25 CLARENCE SQUARE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 2ED | £950,000 | 15/12/2021 | Other |
| [Same street] 3 TOP FLOOR FLAT CLARENCE SQUARE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 2ED | £475,000 | 26/11/2021 | Flat |
| [Same street] 11 FLAT 4 CLARENCE SQUARE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 2ED | £252,500 | 13/09/2021 | Flat |

**Street average:** £431,600 (15 sales)
**Area average:** £318,775 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £309,309 (121 Flat, BN1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -3%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Brighton and Hove). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,640/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,822/mo
- **Optimistic:** £2,004/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

## 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, Western Road, BN1 | £3,000/mo | 2 | 0.13 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, West Street, BN1 | £1,650/mo | 2 | 0.17 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Sillwood Place, BN1 | £1,350/mo | 2 | 0.22 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £2,000/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.55% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £206,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £165,000

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,650/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 6.6%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 15.2×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £279/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3.8%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. 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:** £5,263/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 12.1%
- **10y growth:** 18.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Brighton and Hove; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -6%
- **5y growth (index):** -1.3%
- **10y growth (index):** 13.6%

## Flood risk

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

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