The list price of £645,000 needs to be assessed against comparable properties and the condition of this specific property. While nearby properties on Ditchling Road have sold for various prices, lacking specific square footage data for many of the listed properties, a detailed price per square foot comparison is difficult. Based on the available information, and with the property’s need for modernisation and lack of full details of the plot size, the price seems reasonably competitive, not necessarily outstanding value, but not over-priced for the location, therefore scoring 7.

Based on the photos, the property appears to be in fair condition. It requires significant modernisation and cosmetic improvements to many rooms. The kitchen and bathrooms, while functional, appear dated. The garden shows signs of neglect needing some attention. However, the main structure seems sound, it does not show serious structural defects, thus it is rated as 5.

The property is located on Ditchling Road, in the Hollingdean and Stanmer area of Brighton. This area benefits from proximity to good schools (Downs Infant and Junior Schools are both rated ‘Outstanding’ and are very close by), and is relatively near London Road Station for convenient transport links to Brighton city centre and beyond. The presence of several other amenities in the vicinity, although not explicitly stated, is likely given the area’s residential character. However, it may not be as centrally located as some other areas in Brighton, hence a score of 7 is justified.

The property includes a garden, although the provided plot size of 0.00 SQFT is contradictory. The photos indicate a garden of reasonable size, and given that this is a detached house, a land score of 6 is given to represent a good size of outdoor space for the property. However, the uncertainty regarding the plot size warrants some caution in the scoring.