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Central Hove

About

Central Hove is a residential area in the city of Brighton and Hove, located between the seafront and the A270. It features a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, with some modern developments. The ward includes the popular Western Road shopping street, which has a range of independent shops and cafes.

The area is well-connected, with Hove railway station providing links to Brighton and London. Open spaces like St Ann’s Well Gardens offer green space for residents. Central Hove has a mix of families, professionals, and long-term residents, creating a settled community atmosphere. The seafront is within walking distance, providing easy access to the coast.

Area overview

On average Central Hove has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Central Hove is £49,897 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

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

105

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Central Hove

Based on 188 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in Central Hove area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £2,150,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	2	£1,350,000	£630,000	£950,000	£1,750,000	£2,070,000
Flats	166	£366,250	£211,250	£286,250	£465,000	£716,250
Semi-Detached	3	£1,250,000	£482,750	£823,750	£1,292,500	£1,326,500
Terraced	17	£590,000	£303,000	£482,500	£668,796	£989,000

10 years median price trend in Central Hove

All postcodes in Central Hove

BN32RN

Albany Villas

BN32TB

Kingsway

BN33JG

Hove Central

BN33JQ

Wilbury Grove

BN33WJ

Goldstone Street

BN33WS

Clarendon Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail