Flat 53, Homedrive House The Drive, Hove, BN3 6GE is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 484 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 £185,093 , which equates to approximately £382 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Oct 2014 for £135,000. Since then, the value has increased by £50,093, representing a 37.1% increase, or approximately 3.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £185,093 is:

  • 52.9% lower than the average property price on The Drive
  • 36.4% lower than the average in the BN3 6GE postcode area
  • and 64.1% 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 22 March 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
484 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£185,093
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£382
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 53, Homedrive House The Drive, Hove, Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN3 6GE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Mar 2024.

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 6 Nov 2008, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 15.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100mm loft insulation to pitched, 350 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to very good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 350 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to BN3 6GE

39 th / 75
Price Rank
36% lower than average
29 th / 63
Size Rank
34% smaller than average
31 st / 63
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BN3 6GE , this flat's estimated value ranks 39th out of 75. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 31th out of 63 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 29th out of 63 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£185,093
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+37 %
20 Oct 2014
£135,000
Leasehold
+57.9 %
22 Sep 2009
£85,500
Leasehold
+17.9 %
15 Jun 2001
£72,500
Leasehold
+101.4 %
8 Nov 1996
£36,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £105,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2025
rooms: 2
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £105,000
sale date: 8 Oct 2024
rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £105,000
sale date: 30 Aug 2024
rooms: 2
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £105,000
sale date: 22 Apr 2024
rooms: 2
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £103,000
sale date: 28 Mar 2024

Data Sources

The property at Flat 53, Homedrive House The Drive, Hove, BN3 6GE appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Oct 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Mar 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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