86 Cowper Street, Hove, BN3 5BN is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,098 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £543,782 , which equates to approximately £495 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 Feb 2008 for £281,000. Since then, the value has increased by £262,782, representing a 93.5% increase, or approximately 5.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £543,782 is:

  • 14.8% higher than the average property price on Cowper Street
  • 6.8% lower than the average in the BN3 5BN postcode area
  • and 5.3% higher 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 6 July 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1098 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£543,782
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£495
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

86 Cowper Street, Hove, Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN3 5BN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of A, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Jul 2020.

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 the main heating system, supplemented by a solar water heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 16 Oct 2013, when the property was rated C. Since then, the rating has improved to A, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 71%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, with internal insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, plus solar
Very Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, with internal insulation
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BN3 5BN

39 th / 46
Price Rank
7% lower than average
12 th / 38
Size Rank
12% bigger than average
35 th / 38
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BN3 5BN , this house's estimated value ranks 39th out of 46. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 35th out of 38 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 12th out of 38 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£543,782
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+94 %
1 Feb 2008
£281,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1227 sq ft
sale price: £664,372
sale date: 28 Jan 2025
rooms: 5
size: 1087 sq ft
sale price: £611,500
sale date: 24 Feb 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1216 sq ft
sale price: £666,000
sale date: 12 Nov 2021
rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £430,000
sale date: 6 Dec 2018
rooms: 6
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £485,000
sale date: 14 Sep 2017

Data Sources

The property at 86 Cowper Street, Hove, Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN3 5BN appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 1 Feb 2008. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Jul 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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