179A Portland Road, Hove, BN3 5QJ is a leasehold flat built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 969 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £143,057 , which equates to approximately £148 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Mar 2023 for £145,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £1,943, representing a 1.3% decrease, or approximately 0.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £143,057 is:

  • 63.9% lower than the average property price on Portland Road
  • 46.7% lower than the average in the BN3 5QJ postcode area
  • and 72.3% lower than the average price for Hove as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 16 November 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced Maisonette
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
969 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£143,057
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£148
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

179A Portland Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN3 5QJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Nov 2022.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 24 Mar 2011. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining pitched, 75 mm loft insulation.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BN3 5QJ

12 th / 26
Price Rank
47% lower than average
2 nd / 9
Size Rank
42% bigger than average
8 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
62% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BN3 5QJ , this maisonette's estimated value ranks 12th out of 26. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 9 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 2nd out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£143,057
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-1 %
22 Mar 2023
£145,000
Leasehold
+625 %
28 Jun 2019
£20,000
Leasehold
-76.5 %
2 Jun 2005
£85,000
Leasehold
+102.4 %
23 Dec 1998
£42,000
Leasehold
+3.7 %
27 Sep 1996
£40,500
Leasehold
+50 %
18 Jul 1996
£27,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £380,000
sale date: 7 Feb 2025
rooms: 4
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £370,000
sale date: 28 Nov 2022
rooms: 4
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £307,500
sale date: 10 Feb 2020
rooms: 4
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £132,500
sale date: 30 Aug 2001

Data Sources

The property at 179A Portland Road, Hove, BN3 5QJ appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 22 Mar 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Nov 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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