16 Kingston Close, Hove, BN3 8LE is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 689 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor of a 4-storey building. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £225,891 , which equates to approximately £328 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Dec 2011 for £150,000. Since then, the value has increased by £75,891, representing a 50.6% increase, or approximately 3.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £225,891 is:

  • 49.5% higher than the average property price on Kingston Close
  • 0.6% lower than the average in the BN3 8LE postcode area
  • and 53.7% lower than the average price for Hove as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 4 November 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in BN3 8LE

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
689 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor of 4
Price (estimate)
£225,891
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£328
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

16 Kingston Close, Hove, Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN3 8LE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Nov 2025.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 27 Feb 2019, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 69.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from flat, no insulation (assumed) to flat, insulated, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The wall energy efficiency improving from average to good, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to excellent lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Good
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Flat, insulated
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Excellent lighting efficiency
Very Good

Compared to BN3 8LE

3 rd / 24
Price Rank
1% lower than average
11 th / 21
Size Rank
12% bigger than average
8 th / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£225,891
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+51 %
21 Dec 2011
£150,000
Leasehold
-8.3 %
30 Jan 2007
£163,500
Leasehold
+172.7 %
26 Nov 2002
£59,950
Leasehold
+26.2 %
12 Nov 1998
£47,500
Leasehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Medium flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
Medium

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has medium surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth Medium
  • 0.3m depth Medium
  • 0.6m depth Very low
  • 0.9m depth Very low
  • 1.2m depth Very low

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £207,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2020
rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £217,500
sale date: 20 Feb 2019
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £202,000
sale date: 20 Jul 2018
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £187,000
sale date: 14 Feb 2018
rooms: 4
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £199,000
sale date: 31 Jul 2014

Data Sources

The property at 16 Kingston Close, Hove, BN3 8LE appears four times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Dec 2011. It also has three Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 4 Nov 2025. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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