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Central Hove

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About

Central Hove is a residential ward located inland from the seafront, centred around the Portland Road shopping area. The district is characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some modern developments. The layout is primarily a grid of streets, creating a structured urban environment. Local commerce focuses on independent shops, cafes, and services catering to residents' daily needs.

The ward contains several green spaces, including Stoneham Park and the smaller St. Leonard's Churchyard. The former Hove Hospital building is a notable local landmark within the area. It is a settled, predominantly residential part of the city, with community life revolving around its local high street and parks, distinct from the more visitor-oriented coastal strip.

Area overview

On average Central Hove has moderate deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 6.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Central Hove is £50,098 per year. There are 1 schools in Central Hove: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
6.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Central Hove

Based on 183 recent sales, the median property price is £379,000 in Central Hove area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £2,150,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Central Hove in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central Hove over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£1,502,500
Flats155£350,000
Semi-Detached3£1,250,000
Terraced23£590,000

10 years median price trend in Central Hove

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Hove.

All postcodes in Central Hove

BN32WE

Victoria Cottages

BN32PH

Fourth Avenue

BN33WL

Livingstone Road

BN33WN

Livingstone Road

BN32PB

Third Avenue

BN33RJ

Goldstone Street

BN32WS

Kings Esplanade

BN32LH

Second Avenue

BN32PX

Third Avenue

BN32TR

Hove Street

BN32DF

Hove Street

BN32TA

St Aubyns Gardens

BN32QX

Grand Avenue

BN33JA

The Drive

BN33JJ

Wilbury Road

BN33DL

Blatchington Road

BN32RX

Osborne Villas

BN32NG

Grand Avenue

BN33WD

Sackville Road

BN32NF

Coombe Lea

BN33JS

The Drive

BN33BL

Tisbury Road

BN33JT

Central Hove

BN32DB

Vallance Gardens

BN33YP

Blatchington Road

BN32NL

Grand Avenue

BN32RP

Medina Villas

BN32FP

Church Road

BN32DL

Church Road

BN32NA

Grand Avenue

BN33GL

Wilbury Road

BN32RW

Albany Villas

BN33RF

Eaton Villas

BN32WR

Kings Esplanade

BN32LD

Grand Avenue

BN32LE

Grand Avenue

BN32EG

Central Hove

BN33JB

The Drive

BN32TN

Seafield Road

BN33PJ

Eaton Road

BN33ZA

George Street

BN32TG

St Aubyns

BN33AP

Norton Close

BN33WA

Sackville Road

BN32EE

Church Road

BN33RA

Clarendon Villas

BN32WF

Courtenay Terrace

BN33RH

Goldstone Road

BN33BQ

Norton Road

BN32WD

Sussex Road

BN32EA

Church Road

BN33DE

Ventnor Villas

BN33YH

Blatchington Road

BN33JD

The Drive

BN33YN

Blatchington Road

BN32RS

Albany Villas

BN32PQ

Albany Mews

BN33WH

Shirley Street

BN33JF

The Drive

BN32LB

Grand Avenue

BN32RY

Osborne Villas

BN32PJ

Fourth Avenue

BN32PF

Kings Gardens

BN33BJ

Tisbury Road

BN33WP

Livingstone Road

BN32WB

Victoria Terrace

BN33GN

Wilbury Road

BN33JG

The Drive

BN32LY

Albany Villas

BN32NJ

Grand Avenue

BN32NH

Grand Avenue

BN32AB

Church Road

BN33JH

Wilbury Road

BN34AH

Norton Road

BN32DG

Hove Street

BN32PS

Fourth Avenue

BN33GP

Wilbury Road

BN33YU

Stirling Place

BN33YD

George Street

BN32WQ

Kings Esplanade

BN32LG

Second Avenue

BN32LJ

Victoria Grove

BN32EB

Church Road

BN32WA

Kings Esplanade

BN33DY

Norton Road

BN33YA

George Street

BN32TL

St Aubyns

BN32PN

Fourth Avenue

BN33RQ

Goldstone Villas

BN33BA

Tisbury Road

BN33JE

The Drive

BN32NP

Grand Avenue

BN32BB

Church Road

BN33YQ

Haddington Street

BN32PT

Albany Mews

BN32WL

Medina Terrace

BN33WS

Clarendon Road

BN32PL

Fourth Avenue

BN33RL

Goldstone Street

BN33ZN

Brooker Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.