Flat 5, Grasshoppers, 87 The Drive, Hove, BN3 6FY is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 721 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £278,198 , which equates to approximately £386 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Dec 2023 for £275,000. Since then, the value has increased by £3,198, representing a 1.2% increase, or approximately 0.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £278,198 is:

  • 29.2% lower than the average property price on The Drive
  • 17.3% lower than the average in the BN3 6FY postcode area
  • and 46.1% 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 29 March 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in BN3 6FY

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
721 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£278,198
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£386
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 5, Grasshoppers, 87 The Drive, Hove, Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN3 6FY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Mar 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 29 Mar 2018, and the property received the same rating of D with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 63.

Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 63% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to BN3 6FY

21 st / 22
Price Rank
17% lower than average
3 rd / 21
Size Rank
2% smaller than average
19 th / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BN3 6FY , this flat's estimated value ranks 21th out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 19th out of 21 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 3rd out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£278,198
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+1 %
20 Dec 2023
£275,000
Leasehold
+25 %
31 Oct 2018
£220,000
Leasehold
+109.5 %
8 Aug 2002
£105,000
Leasehold
+101.9 %
19 Aug 1998
£52,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 24 Jul 2025
rooms: 2
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 11 Dec 2024
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £595,000
sale date: 9 Feb 2023
rooms: 2
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 20 May 2022
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £274,000
sale date: 18 May 2020

Data Sources

The property at Flat 5, Grasshoppers, 87 The Drive, Hove, BN3 6FY appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Dec 2023. It also has five Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Mar 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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