Flat 3, 53 Lorna Road, Hove, BN3 3EL is a leasehold flat built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 495 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £258,649 , which equates to approximately £522 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Dec 2009 for £150,000. Since then, the value has increased by £108,649, representing a 72.4% increase, or approximately 4.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £258,649 is:

  • 9.4% lower than the average property price on Lorna Road
  • 4.0% lower than the average in the BN3 3EL postcode area
  • and 49.9% 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 1 July 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
495 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£258,649
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£522
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 3, 53 Lorna Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN3 3EL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 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 main heating system. The windows are single glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 16 Nov 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 54.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • 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
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
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 3EL

50 th / 82
Price Rank
4% lower than average
23 rd / 38
Size Rank
6% smaller than average
24 th / 38
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BN3 3EL , this flat's estimated value ranks 50th out of 82. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 24th out of 38 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 23th out of 38 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£258,649
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+72 %
23 Dec 2009
£150,000
Leasehold
+87.5 %
6 Jan 2005
£80,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 14 Jun 2023
rooms: 2
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 16 Jul 2021
rooms: 2
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £221,000
sale date: 21 May 2021
rooms: 2
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2020
rooms: 3
size: 471 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 7 Apr 2020

Data Sources

The property at Flat 3, 53 Lorna Road, Hove, BN3 3EL appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Dec 2009. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Jul 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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