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Central Hove

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

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Central Hove

Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £387,500 in Central Hove area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £2,350,000.

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	137	£371,000	£212,000	£290,000	£476,250	£776,000
Semi-Detached	2	£823,750	£440,125	£610,625	£1,036,875	£1,207,375
Terraced	23	£625,000	£305,000	£445,000	£745,250	£1,020,500

10 years median price trend in Central Hove

All postcodes in Central Hove

BN32TB

St Aubyns

BN33JQ

Wilbury Grove

BN33WS

Clarendon Road

BN32PN

Fourth Avenue

BN33JG

The Drive

BN33WJ

Shirley Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

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