Flat 29, Carmel House Westbourne Street, Hove, BN3 5PE is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 560 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £239,504 , which equates to approximately £428 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Aug 2023 for £236,000. Since then, the value has increased by £3,504, representing a 1.5% increase, or approximately 0.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £239,504 is:

  • 23.6% lower than the average property price on Westbourne Street
  • 20.6% lower than the average in the BN3 5PE postcode area
  • and 53.6% lower 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 13 March 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
560 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£239,504
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£428
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 29, Carmel House Westbourne Street, Hove, Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN3 5PE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Mar 2023.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Electric instantaneous heaters at the point of use are used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 27 Oct 2012, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 14.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to electric instantaneous at point of use, with its energy efficiency changing from average to very poor.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric instantaneous at point of use
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Average
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BN3 5PE

12 th / 72
Price Rank
21% lower than average
16 th / 49
Size Rank
19% smaller than average
5 th / 49
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BN3 5PE , this flat's estimated value ranks 12th out of 72. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 49 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 16th out of 49 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£239,504
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+1 %
25 Aug 2023
£236,000
Leasehold
+74.8 %
8 Apr 2013
£135,000
Leasehold
+138.9 %
7 Mar 1997
£56,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 11 Feb 2025
rooms: 2
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 18 Oct 2024
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 25 Apr 2024
rooms: 2
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 18 Aug 2023
rooms: 2
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 1 Jul 2022

Data Sources

The property at Flat 29, Carmel House Westbourne Street, Hove, BN3 5PE appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 25 Aug 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Mar 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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