Flat 4, 50 The Drive, Hove, BN3 3JD is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 646 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £259,988 , which equates to approximately £403 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Aug 2016 for £228,500. Since then, the value has increased by £31,488, representing a 13.8% increase, or approximately 1.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £259,988 is:

  • 32.0% lower than the average property price on The Drive
  • 41.5% lower than the average in the BN3 3JD postcode area
  • and 43.8% lower than the average price for Hove as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 15 December 2010, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
646 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£259,988
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£403
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 4, 50 The Drive, Hove, Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN3 3JD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Jul 2014.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 15 Dec 2010, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 20.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% 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, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to BN3 3JD

47 th / 49
Price Rank
42% lower than average
36 th / 43
Size Rank
39% smaller than average
33 rd / 43
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BN3 3JD , this flat's estimated value ranks 47th out of 49. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 33th out of 43 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 36th out of 43 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£259,988
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+14 %
5 Aug 2016
£228,500
Leasehold
+36.8 %
18 Dec 2007
£167,000
Leasehold
+39.7 %
20 May 2003
£119,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £296,500
sale date: 15 Oct 2024
rooms: 2
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 14 May 2024
rooms: 2
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £262,000
sale date: 1 Apr 2022
rooms: 2
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 14 Jan 2021
rooms: 2
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £253,000
sale date: 1 Aug 2018

Data Sources

The property at Flat 4, 50 The Drive, Hove, BN3 3JD appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 5 Aug 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Jul 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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