Flat 2, 7 First Avenue, Hove, BN3 2FG is a leasehold flat built before 1900. The property offers approximately 936 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 £506,893 , which equates to approximately £541 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Dec 2011 for £320,000. Since then, the value has increased by £186,893, representing a 58.4% increase, or approximately 4.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £506,893 is:

  • 16.1% higher than the average property price on First Avenue
  • 10.8% higher than the average in the BN3 2FG postcode area
  • and 9.5% 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 26 March 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
936 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£506,893
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£541
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 2, 7 First Avenue, Hove, Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN3 2FG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Mar 2025.

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 single glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 28 Jun 2011, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 20.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • 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
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BN3 2FG

10 th / 54
Price Rank
11% higher than average
8 th / 34
Size Rank
11% bigger than average
6 th / 34
Price Per Sq FT Rank
0% same as average

Compared to other properties in BN3 2FG , this flat's estimated value ranks 10th out of 54. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 34 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 8th out of 34 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£506,893
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+58 %
21 Dec 2011
£320,000
Leasehold
+23.1 %
31 Jul 2006
£260,000
Leasehold
+40.5 %
16 Aug 2000
£185,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £385,500
sale date: 19 Jul 2024
rooms: 3
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £435,000
sale date: 7 Feb 2024
rooms: 4
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £425,000
sale date: 14 Jun 2023
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £415,000
sale date: 4 Nov 2021
rooms: 3
size: 833 sq ft
sale price: £470,000
sale date: 3 Mar 2021

Data Sources

The property at Flat 2, 7 First Avenue, Hove, BN3 2FG appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Dec 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Mar 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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