18, Park Gate Somerhill Road, Hove, BN3 1RL is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 646 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £311,099 , which equates to approximately £482 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Apr 2023 for £315,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £3,901, representing a 1.2% decrease, or approximately 0.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £311,099 is:

  • 21.1% lower than the average property price on Somerhill Road
  • 12.6% lower than the average in the BN3 1RL postcode area
  • and 39.7% lower than the average price for Hove as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 out of 3 inspections). 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 20 November 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
646 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£311,099
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£482
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

18, Park Gate Somerhill Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN3 1RL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Nov 2023.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Electric instantaneous heaters at the point of use are used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 14 Nov 2013, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 17.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, mains gas to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to electric instantaneous at point of use, with its energy efficiency changing from good to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to system built, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric instantaneous at point of use
Very Poor
Walls
System built, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BN3 1RL

42 nd / 59
Price Rank
13% lower than average
19 th / 27
Size Rank
6% smaller than average
22 nd / 27
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BN3 1RL , this flat's estimated value ranks 42th out of 59. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 22th out of 27 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 19th out of 27 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£311,099
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-1 %
17 Apr 2023
£315,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £376,000
sale date: 22 Nov 2024
rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £367,500
sale date: 22 Jan 2024
rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £375,000
sale date: 8 Jan 2024
rooms: 4
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 8 Sep 2021
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £330,000
sale date: 12 Feb 2018

Data Sources

The property at 18, Park Gate Somerhill Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN3 1RL appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 17 Apr 2023. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Nov 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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