Isfield Road Brighton
32 addresses across 2 postcodes (BN1), about 310 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 4400849.
- Sales: 21 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £465,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 18 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 9, E: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Brighton and Hove costs £2,581 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 96% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Moulsecoomb, about 280 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Moulsecoomb Wild Park, is about 790 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 66 to 74 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 32 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is School House Surgery, about 560 m (0.3 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 720 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 34% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 108 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £465,000 | £465,000 | £465,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £442,500 | £442,500 | £442,500 |
| 2022 | 2 | £457,500 | £430,000 | £485,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £345,000 | £345,000 | £345,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £405,000 | £375,000 | £435,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £249,500 | £249,000 | £250,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £220,000 | £210,000 | £230,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £216,000 | £216,000 | £216,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £207,500 | £190,000 | £225,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £179,950 | £179,950 | £179,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 2026 | 17 BN1 7FE | Semi-detached | £427,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 33 BN1 7FE | Semi-detached | £465,000 | |
| 25 Jan 2024 | 3 BN1 7FE | Semi-detached | £442,500 | |
| 26 Oct 2022 | 21 BN1 7FE | Semi-detached | £430,000 | |
| 2 Sep 2022 | 23 BN1 7FE | Semi-detached | £485,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2017 | 25 BN1 7FE | Semi-detached | £345,000 | |
| 21 Oct 2016 | 37 BN1 7FE | Semi-detached | £435,000 | |
| 6 May 2016 | 1 BN1 7FE | Semi-detached | £375,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2014 | 9 BN1 7FE | Semi-detached | £295,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2012 | 41 BN1 7FE | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 19 Apr 2012 | 27 BN1 7FE | Semi-detached | £249,000 | |
| 9 Apr 2009 | 29 BN1 7FE | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 4 Feb 2009 | 35 BN1 7FE | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 7 Sep 2006 | 31 BN1 7FE | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2005 | 19 BN1 7FE | Semi-detached | £216,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2004 | 29 BN1 7FE | Semi-detached | £225,000 | |
| 14 May 2004 | 11 BN1 7FE | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 10 Jan 2003 | 5 BN1 7FE | Semi-detached | £179,950 | |
| 7 Sep 2001 | 7 BN1 7FE | Semi-detached | £149,950 | |
| 9 Oct 1996 | 23 BN1 7FE | Semi-detached | £74,000 | |
| 30 Aug 1996 | 15 BN1 7FE | Semi-detached | £69,950 |
Energy performance certificates
18 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 110 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (17); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1950-1966 (12); 1967-1975 (4); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (12); rented (private) (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Brighton and Hove in 2026-27: Band D £2,581 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,720 | £2,007 | £2,294 | £2,581 | £3,154 | £3,727 | £4,301 | £5,161 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (62% of about 820 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 14 - 44 Thompson Road Brighton BN1 7BH: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- 95-97 Hollingdean Road: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
- Richmond House, D'Aubigney Road, Brighton, BN2 3RL: up to 16 homes, not permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
- 60-62 & 65 Gladstone Place Brighton: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 30 September 2026 to 2 October 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, Utility repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the footway, verge (minor works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 32 addresses are between 66 m and 74 m above sea level (70 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN1 7FE | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
| BN1 7FG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Moulsecoomb 445,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 280 m |
| London Road (Brighton) 392,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Brighton 15 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mithras House Moulsecoomb | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | London Road Brighton - Ditchling Rise | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal | 13.8 km (8.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Trafalgar Street Car Park | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | Apcoa Charging Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 34.1 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest School House Surgery | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kamsons | 350 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Coombe Road (Dental Surgery) | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Brighton General Hospital | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Brighton Crowhurst Road Police Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | Morris Neighbourhood Stores Ltd, Higher Bevendean Cashzone | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Moulsecoomb Wild Park 62 ha | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 420 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 320 m |
| Allotments | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Moulsecoomb Place Allotments 3,490 m² | 300 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 62 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hillfort, the possible remains of a Romano-Celtic temple and a group of three bowl barrows at Hollingbury, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hillfort, the possible remains of a Romano-Celtic temple and a group of three bowl barrows at Hollingbury | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Woodvale Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Preston Manor and Preston Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Hill | Hill | 940 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Hollingbury Castle | Hill | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Racehill Valley | Valley | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Hog Plantation | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Brighton Beach | Beach | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 29 | 32 |
3 of the street's 32 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Brighton and Hove: see them on the Brighton and Hove page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 250 m | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Coombe Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Moulsecoomb Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Downs Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Downs Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Fairlight Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Varndean School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Balfour Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Elm Grove Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Dorothy Stringer School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bevendean Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student Union Shop - Cockcroft BN2 4GJ | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Mezz Restaurant/Book\& Bean BN2 4GJ | School/college/university | 200 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Student Union Cafe BN2 4GJ | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Elm House Book And Bean BN2 4NU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 18 May 2022 |
| Smash And Dash BN2 4GP | Mobile caterer | 250 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hertford Junior School Breakfast Club BN1 7FP | School/college/university | 270 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Best-One Food And Wine BN1 7BL | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2024 |
| The Venue BN2 4QX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 4 Good | 21 May 2026 |
| Cafe Domenica BN2 4GL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Crestway News BN1 7BL | Retailers - other | 300 m | 4 Good | 2 Jun 2017 |
| Hertford Primary School BN1 7EY | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Kamsons Pharmacy BN2 4GB | Retailers - other | 350 m | Exempt | |
| Book And Bean Cafe BN2 4AT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Sainsburys Local BN2 4FP | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 350 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Very Local Food Hubs BN2 4GA | Other catering premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 |
| Burglary | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Tavistock Down (21); On or near Barrow Close (19); On or near Further/Higher Educational Building (16); On or near Crespin Way (14); On or near Lambourne Close (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 27 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 34% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 48% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 44% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 14% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 42% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 15% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Crespin Way · Lambourne Road · Lambourne Close · Wolverstone Drive · Uplands Road · Tavistock Down · Barrow Hill · Barrow Close · Lynchet Down · Melrose Close · Queensdown School Road · Lynchet Walk
All the streets in BN1 and across Brighton and Hove.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.