Flat 4, 171 Kingsway, Hove, BN3 4GL is a leasehold flat built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,195 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £432,659 , which equates to approximately £362 per square foot. It was last sold on 3 Sep 2009 for £249,950. Since then, the value has increased by £182,709, representing a 73.1% increase, or approximately 4.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £432,659 is:

  • 28.3% higher than the average property price on Kingsway
  • 17.0% higher than the average in the BN3 4GL postcode area
  • and 6.5% 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 13 March 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1195 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£432,659
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£362
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 4, 171 Kingsway, Hove, Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN3 4GL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Mar 2019.

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 19 Feb 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 14.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial secondary glazing to single glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 16% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to BN3 4GL

19 th / 63
Price Rank
17% higher than average
2 nd / 41
Size Rank
72% bigger than average
38 th / 41
Price Per Sq FT Rank
32% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BN3 4GL , this flat's estimated value ranks 19th out of 63. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 38th out of 41 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 2nd out of 41 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£432,659
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+73 %
3 Sep 2009
£249,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 1152 sq ft
sale price: £480,000
sale date: 18 Jun 2021
rooms: 4
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £500,000
sale date: 28 Oct 2019
rooms: 3
size: 1130 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 27 Aug 1998
rooms: 4
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £37,500
sale date: 14 Apr 1998
rooms: 3
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £52,000
sale date: 4 Oct 1996

Data Sources

The property at Flat 4, 171 Kingsway, Hove, Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN3 4GL appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 3 Sep 2009. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Mar 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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