Flat 31, Carmel House Westbourne Street, Hove, BN3 5PE is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 506 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 £214,115 , which equates to approximately £423 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Feb 2006 for £115,000. Since then, the value has increased by £99,115, representing a 86.2% increase, or approximately 4.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £214,115 is:

  • 31.7% lower than the average property price on Westbourne Street
  • 29.0% lower than the average in the BN3 5PE postcode area
  • and 58.5% 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 23 August 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in BN3 5PE

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
506 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£214,115
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£423
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 31, Carmel House Westbourne Street, Hove, Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN3 5PE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Aug 2018.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 22 Aug 2018. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from flat, insulated (assumed) to pitched, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Average
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to BN3 5PE

47 th / 72
Price Rank
29% lower than average
22 nd / 49
Size Rank
27% smaller than average
34 th / 49
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BN3 5PE , this flat's estimated value ranks 47th out of 72. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 34th out of 49 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 22th out of 49 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£214,115
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+86 %
24 Feb 2006
£115,000
Leasehold
+173.8 %
1 May 1998
£42,000
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: 2
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 2 Aug 2024
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 25 Apr 2024
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 28 Mar 2024

Data Sources

The property at Flat 31, Carmel House Westbourne Street, Hove, BN3 5PE appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 Feb 2006. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Aug 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

This website uses public sector information from:

These datasets are licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by HM Land Registry or DLUHC.


Disclaimer: StreetScan.co.uk makes all reasonable efforts to ensure the information provided on this website is current and accurate; however, no warranties or representations are made as to its completeness or accuracy. StreetScan.co.uk expressly disclaims any and all liability for any loss, damage, or expense arising directly or indirectly from the use of, or reliance upon, such information.