Flat 28, Grasshoppers, 87 The Drive, Hove, BN3 6FY is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 850 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £273,215 , which equates to approximately £321 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Oct 1999 for £63,950. Since then, the value has increased by £209,265, representing a 327.2% increase, or approximately 12.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £273,215 is:

  • 30.5% lower than the average property price on The Drive
  • 18.7% lower than the average in the BN3 6FY postcode area
  • and 47.1% lower than the average price for Hove as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 25 June 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in BN3 6FY

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
850 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£273,215
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£321
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 28, Grasshoppers, 87 The Drive, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 6FY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Jun 2024.

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 fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 1 Jul 2013, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 15%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to flat, limited insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • 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
Roof
Flat, limited insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BN3 6FY

11 th / 22
Price Rank
19% lower than average
1 st / 21
Size Rank
16% bigger than average
20 th / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
30% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BN3 6FY , this flat's estimated value ranks 11th out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 20th out of 21 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 1st out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£273,215
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+327 %
28 Oct 1999
£63,950
Leasehold
+49.6 %
31 May 1995
£42,750
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £154,995
sale date: 30 Nov 2010
rooms: 3
size: 828 sq ft
sale price: £41,350
sale date: 27 Sep 1996
rooms: 3
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £39,000
sale date: 16 Aug 1996
rooms: 3
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £45,000
sale date: 9 Aug 1996
rooms: 3
size: 955 sq ft
sale price: £60,000
sale date: 25 Jul 1996

Data Sources

The property at Flat 28, Grasshoppers, 87 The Drive, Hove, BN3 6FY appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Oct 1999. It also has five Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Jun 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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