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12, Highdown Court, Varndean Drive, Brighton, Brighton And Hove, BN1 6TF See map
12 Highdown Court Varndean Drive is a 840 square foot flat with a valuation of £435,000.
Since the property was last sold in May 2014 for £295,000, its value has risen by £140,000.
Valuation Trends
Sold property prices and home valuation trends over time
Learn about how we value property
Property Summary
Flat features, location, and investment performance
12 Highdown Court Varndean Drive is a leasehold flat, built in 1967-1975. A 2013 survey recorded the property as having 840 square feet of floor space and space for 2 bedrooms.
The property was a good investment for its previous owner, who made a £55,000 profit between September 2010 and May 2014.
Investment
12, Highdown Court, Varndean Drive, Brighton, Brighton And Hove BN1 6TF
Sold Prices
Timeline of sold property prices and cost per square foot
Since 12 Highdown Court Varndean Drive's first recorded sale in 1996, the flat's price has risen by £355,510 or 17% per year.
During the same period, the price of an average home on Varndean Drive increased by £397,000 or 25% per year, and the average UK home increased by 14% per year.
- Current valuation£435,000
Flat leasehold, £518 per square foot
+ 47% - Sold May 2014£295,000
Flat leasehold, £351 per square foot
+ 23% - Sold September 2010£240,000
Flat leasehold, £286 per square foot
+ 202% - Sold November 1996£79,490
Flat leasehold, £95 per square foot
Valuation Comparison
Comparison of local and national property prices
House Prices in Varndean Drive start at £224,000 for the cheapest property on the street, rising to £1,039,000 for the most expensive.
12 Highdown Court Varndean Drive is worth 5% less than the £457,000 average property on Varndean Drive and 45% more than the £300,000 average home in England.
Average Flat Prices in South East England
AREA
VALUE
Difference
12 Highdown Court Varndean Drive
£435,000
Cost per square foot valuation
Using local prices per square foot as benchmarks for valuation
When valuing this property, one factor we consider is the average cost per square foot (CPSF) for flats in the area. Based on this metric alone, the property's valuation would be £396,000.
Our valuation is at the higher end of the £402 to £541 CPSF you would have to pay for a typical flat in Varndean Drive. Factors such as features and floor level affect CPSF, with past sale prices reflecting these differences.
Area
Cost per sq ft
Difference
12 Highdown Court Varndean Drive
£518
Recently sold nearby
View allEnergy Efficiency
Energy usage and efficiency compared to the average flat in England and Wales. Figures from a 2013 survey
PROPERTY
Average flat
EPC Rating
Energy efficiency
C
C
Energy consumption
kWh per year
10,000
12,000
CO₂ emissions
Tonnes per year
1.9
2.1
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Valuation details
Property valuation details and commonly asked questions
In this section
- What condition is the property in?
- How is the property valuation estimated?
- Where are the figures sourced?
- What should I do if the details are incorrect?
What condition is the property in?
At a sale price of £435,000, the property’s cost per square foot indicates a better condition than the neighbouring properties or that it possesses additional features to warrant the higher price.
Making home improvements could increase the cost per square foot within the £402 to £541 per square foot range we typically see for flats in Varndean Drive, increasing the property's value.
How is the property valuation estimated?
Every month, our Automated Valuation Model (AVM) determines property values.
Our AVM collects data from reputable sources, like HM Land Registry, and uses the data to estimate what each property is worth.
In our tests, we have found that the sale price of a property falls within our AVM's confidence range in most cases. However, there are scenarios where the valuations are not accurate. For example, if significant alterations have been made to a property recently or if a property is unique with few comparables.
For more details on the workings of our AVM, including its strengths, limitations, and how it measures up to traditional valuation methods, please refer to our guide 'How We Value Property'.
We try to make the valuations as accurate as possible, but they are estimates. When buying or selling property, you should speak to a qualified professional.
Where are the figures sourced?
Sold property prices, and data on property types/tenures, are sourced from the HM Land Registry.
There is a time delay in property sales appearing in HM Land Registry, which can be up to three months.
Other property details, such as energy efficiency, are estimates from a 2013 property survey.
What should I do if the details are incorrect?
We generate all our property valuations programmatically. They cannot be manually edited based on new information, such as evidence of redevelopment.
If sold property prices or property types are incorrect, you should verify them with HM Land Registry. You can notify HM Land Registry of any errors.
If any other property details are incorrect or out-of-date, they will update automatically when next surveyed.
You can verify property details related to energy efficiency.
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