5 The Droveway, Hove, BN3 6LF is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,496 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £816,803 , which equates to approximately £546 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Oct 2019 for £665,000. Since then, the value has increased by £151,803, representing a 22.8% increase, or approximately 3.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £816,803 is:

  • 60.7% lower than the average property price on The Droveway
  • 36.7% lower than the average in the BN3 6LF postcode area
  • and 55.8% higher than the average price for Hove as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 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 17 April 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1496 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£816,803
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£546
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 The Droveway, Hove, Brighton And Hove, BN3 6LF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Apr 2018.

This property uses an oil-fired boiler with radiators 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 Jul 2017, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 29.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, oil).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated (assumed) to pitched, limited insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
Average
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 64% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to BN3 6LF

7 th / 13
Price Rank
37% lower than average
7 th / 12
Size Rank
10% smaller than average
6 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
30% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BN3 6LF , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 12 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 7th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£816,803
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+23 %
25 Oct 2019
£665,000
Leasehold
+44.6 %
27 Aug 2004
£460,000
Leasehold
+148.6 %
11 Jan 2000
£185,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1528 sq ft
sale price: £1,230,000
sale date: 17 Sep 2024
rooms: 7
size: 1572 sq ft
sale price: £1,540,000
sale date: 20 Apr 2022
rooms: 7
size: 1534 sq ft
sale price: £915,000
sale date: 18 Jun 2019
rooms: 7
size: 1636 sq ft
sale price: £1,020,000
sale date: 4 Jan 2017

Data Sources

The property at 5 The Droveway, Hove, BN3 6LF appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 25 Oct 2019. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Apr 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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