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Hove Central

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About

Hove Central is a well-connected residential and commercial area in Brighton and Hove, known for its mix of Victorian and modern architecture. The area is centered around George Street and Church Road, which offer a range of independent shops, cafes, and restaurants. Public transport links, including buses and the nearby Hove railway station, make it easily accessible.

The area features several green spaces, such as Hove Park and St Ann’s Well Gardens, providing leisure options for residents. Hove Central also includes cultural landmarks like the Hove Museum and Art Gallery. Its proximity to the seafront adds to its appeal, with easy access to the promenade and beach. The blend of local amenities and transport links makes it a practical choice for both living and visiting.

Area overview

On average Hove Central has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Hove Central is £51,400 per year.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hove Central Population
8,180
Population density
17,437.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,320
65.04%
Other White
1,503
18.38%
Other
209
2.56%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
142
1.74%
Other Asian
141
1.72%
Total population: 8,179

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,737
58.21%
Owns with a mortgage
936
19.91%
Owns outright
721
15.33%
Other forms of private rent
128
2.72%
Other social rented
104
2.21%
Total households: 4,702

Property prices in Hove Central

Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £382,500 in Hove Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £830,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hove Central 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 Hove Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats121£382,500
Terraced3£385,000

10 years median price trend in Hove Central

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

All postcodes in Hove Central

BN31HF

Holland Mews

BN32AE

Albany Villas

BN32FH

First Avenue

BN32JJ

Adelaide Crescent

BN32JN

Palmeira Square

BN33AY

Rochester Gardens

BN33JT

Hove Central

BN33YE

George Street

BN31FD

Brunswick Place

BN31FS

Lansdowne Street

BN32BB

Wilbury Road

BN32EZ

St John's Road

BN32JP

Palmeira Square

BN32JQ

St John's Road

BN32LJ

Victoria Grove

BN33AE

Salisbury Road

BN33BH

Norton Road

BN33JN

Wilbury Road

BN31GB

Lansdowne Road

BN32JE

Adelaide Crescent

BN33AJ

Selborne Road

BN33DA

Blatchington Road

BN31FA

Hove Central

BN32NR

Hove Central

BN32EB

Fourth Avenue

BN32FX

St John's Road

BN32JL

Adelaide Crescent

BN32PA

Kings Mews

BN33GB

Palmeira Avenue

BN32JH

Adelaide Crescent

BN33JD

Hove Central

BN31FN

Lansdowne Place

BN33QA

Eaton Road

BN32RL

Medina Villas

BN33AG

Selborne Road

BN33JS

Hove Central

BN33GP

Wilbury Road

BN32AF

Norton Road

BN32LN

Second Avenue

BN33GQ

Palmeira Avenue

BN31GA

Hove Central

BN32BD

Wilbury Road

BN33AA

Salisbury Road

BN33AB

Salisbury Road

BN33AH

Eaton Road

BN33JJ

Wilbury Grove

BN31BA

Hove Central

BN31GG

Hove Central

BN32FD

Queen's Gardens

BN33AZ

Salisbury Road

BN33BF

Eaton Road

BN33DY

Norton Road

BN31JJ

Adelaide Crescent

BN32PN

Fourth Avenue

BN33GD

Palmeira Avenue

BN33JG

Hove Central

BN33JQ

Wilbury Grove

Data Sources

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