Flat 3, Lincoln Court, 78 The Drive, Hove, BN3 6GU is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 603 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £309,235 , which equates to approximately £513 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Apr 2001 for £95,000. Since then, the value has increased by £214,235, representing a 225.5% increase, or approximately 9.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £309,235 is:

  • 21.3% lower than the average property price on The Drive
  • 0.9% lower than the average in the BN3 6GU postcode area
  • and 40.1% lower than the average price for Hove as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 out of 3 inspections). 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 3 July 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in BN3 6GU

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
603 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£309,235
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£513
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 3, Lincoln Court, 78 The Drive, Hove, Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN3 6GU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Jul 2023.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 23 Jan 2014, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 25%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the heating system type remained the same (room heaters, electric).
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to electric immersion, standard tariff, with its energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to partial double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to BN3 6GU

14 th / 17
Price Rank
1% lower than average
16 th / 17
Size Rank
14% smaller than average
5 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BN3 6GU , this flat's estimated value ranks 14th out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 17 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 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£309,235
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+226 %
5 Apr 2001
£95,000
Leasehold
+21 %
11 Aug 2000
£78,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 31 May 2022
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 17 Sep 2021
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 18 May 2020
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £82,000
sale date: 12 Jul 2000
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £35,000
sale date: 3 Feb 1997

Data Sources

The property at Flat 3, Lincoln Court, 78 The Drive, Hove, BN3 6GU appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 5 Apr 2001. It also has five Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Jul 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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