Flat 3, 8 Westbourne Street, Hove, BN3 5PG is a leasehold flat built before 1900. The property offers approximately 592 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 £320,828 , which equates to approximately £542 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Oct 2014 for £234,000. Since then, the value has increased by £86,828, representing a 37.1% increase, or approximately 3.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £320,828 is:

  • 2.4% higher than the average property price on Westbourne Street
  • 21.9% lower than the average in the BN3 5PG postcode area
  • and 37.8% 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 4 September 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
592 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£320,828
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£542
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 3, 8 Westbourne Street, Hove, Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN3 5PG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Sep 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 single glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 22 Mar 2010, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 19%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from sandstone, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from some double glazing to single glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BN3 5PG

17 th / 33
Price Rank
22% lower than average
10 th / 17
Size Rank
14% smaller than average
10 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BN3 5PG , this flat's estimated value ranks 17th out of 33. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 17 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 10th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£320,828
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+37 %
30 Oct 2014
£234,000
Leasehold
+23.8 %
26 Aug 2011
£189,000
Leasehold
+21.2 %
7 Apr 2006
£156,000
Leasehold
+66 %
13 Nov 2000
£94,000
Leasehold
+56.7 %
28 Nov 1997
£60,000
Leasehold
+242.9 %
24 Jul 1997
£17,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £221,000
sale date: 15 Aug 2014
rooms: 2
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £26,000
sale date: 5 Feb 1997
rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £35,500
sale date: 3 Feb 1997
rooms: 2
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £34,000
sale date: 4 Sep 1996
rooms: 4
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £19,000
sale date: 31 Jul 1995

Data Sources

The property at Flat 3, 8 Westbourne Street, Hove, BN3 5PG appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Oct 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Sep 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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