55 London Road, Brighton, BN1 4GF

BN1 4GF · iamsold · South East

£286,000guide price
Residential
55 London Road, Brighton, BN1 4GF
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5 bed Maisonette; Modern Method; Leasehold; Current bid; Agent: Brand Vaughan

55 London Road, Brighton, BN1 4GF 5 bedrooms 2 bathrooms 1 reception Starting bid: £250,000 Bid to purchase 3 watching Add to watchlist Brand Vaughan - Preston Park : 01273 504441 Brand Vaughan Property overview Material information Map view Fees and charges explained Share Property overview just spoke to ranch hes sending it now Situated in the ever-popular Preston Circus area of Brighton, this substantial five-bedroom HMO maisonette represents an outstanding investment opportunity with a proven history of consistent student occupancy and a strong annual return. Perfectly positioned within easy reach of Brighton Station, the city centre, local universities, and the vibrant cafés, shops and nightlife the area is known for, the property is ideally suited to the student rental market and continues to attract strong demand year after year. The property benefits from its own private entrance located to the rear, known as 29 Elder Place, providing separate and independent access from the main road and enhancing both privacy and practicality for occupants. Arranged over two spacious floors and extending to approximately 1,286 sq ft, the accommodation is both generous and well-presented throughout, comprising five well-proportioned bedrooms, a bright communal reception room, fitted kitchen, bathroom and separate shower facilities, creating a practical and comfortable environment for s…

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6 Jul 2026£250,000
10 Aug 2026£286,000 £36,000

Key facts

ResidentialUse class
LeaseholdTenure
74 yearsLease remaining
1,286 sq ftFloor area

Recent sold prices nearby

20 registered sales in this postcode sector over the last two years, straight from HM Land Registry. What nearby properties actually sold for — not what they were guided at.

GR***** 61 PR***** RO**BN1 4QE£320,000
FL**** THE OLD TECHNICAL COLLEGE, 87 PR***** RO**BN1 4QG£385,000
17 LO**** RO**BN1 4JA£502,500

17 more sales with full addresses, sale dates and prices — including any prior sale of this exact lot.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Sales typically register 6–12 weeks after completion, so very recent transactions may not yet appear.

Renovation upside in BN1

Evidence from 1825 properties in this postcode district that sold twice with material uplift — the signature of value-add work between sales.

+54.4%median uplift
£64,050typical value added
3.7 yearstypical hold period

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Derived from 1825 registered sale pairs in BN1 where the property gained ≥15% between two arms-length sales (HM Land Registry Price Paid data, OGL v3.0). The planning applications visible above may explain individual uplifts. Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns.

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