Flat 2, 55 Shirley Street, Hove, BN3 3WH is a leasehold flat built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 441 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £314,269 , which equates to approximately £712 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Apr 2022 for £310,000. Since then, the value has increased by £4,269, representing a 1.4% increase, or approximately 0.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £314,269 is:

  • 29.0% lower than the average property price on Shirley Street
  • 30.4% lower than the average in the BN3 3WH postcode area
  • and 39.1% lower 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 22 December 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
441 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£314,269
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£712
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 2, 55 Shirley Street, Hove, Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN3 3WH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Dec 2021.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 29 Jan 2018, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 46.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BN3 3WH

34 th / 42
Price Rank
30% lower than average
25 th / 27
Size Rank
43% smaller than average
5 th / 27
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BN3 3WH , this flat's estimated value ranks 34th out of 42. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 27 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 25th out of 27 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£314,269
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+1 %
29 Apr 2022
£310,000
Leasehold
+138.5 %
4 Jun 2004
£130,000
Leasehold
+233.3 %
11 Dec 1998
£39,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £164,000
sale date: 21 Apr 2006
rooms: 5
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £515,000
sale date: 5 May 2023
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £332,000
sale date: 13 Jul 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1281 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2014
rooms: 3
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 16 Jan 2004

Data Sources

The property at Flat 2, 55 Shirley Street, Hove, BN3 3WH appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Apr 2022. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Dec 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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