Flat 4, 38 First Avenue, Hove, BN3 2FF is a leasehold flat built before 1900. The property offers approximately 614 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 £317,761 , which equates to approximately £518 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 Mar 1997 for £47,000. Since then, the value has increased by £270,761, representing a 576.1% increase, or approximately 20.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £317,761 is:

  • 27.2% lower than the average property price on First Avenue
  • 29.9% lower than the average in the BN3 2FF postcode area
  • and 31.4% lower than the average price for Hove as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 9 May 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
614 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£317,761
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£518
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 4, 38 First Avenue, Hove, Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN3 2FF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 May 2025.

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 15 Jan 2016, 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 energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
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 2FF

45 th / 63
Price Rank
30% lower than average
25 th / 36
Size Rank
32% smaller than average
16 th / 36
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BN3 2FF , this flat's estimated value ranks 45th out of 63. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 16th out of 36 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 25th out of 36 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£317,761
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+576 %
4 Mar 1997
£47,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £430,000
sale date: 2 May 2025
rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £450,000
sale date: 18 Mar 2022
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £249,950
sale date: 17 Jun 2008
rooms: 2
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £115,000
sale date: 4 Mar 2004
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £172,500
sale date: 15 Aug 2002

Data Sources

The property at Flat 4, 38 First Avenue, Hove, Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN3 2FF appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 4 Mar 1997. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 May 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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