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Hove Central

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About

Hove Central sits along the seafront and the shopping spine of Church Road, with Hove railway station close to Portland Road. The seafront is marked by Hove Lawns, a long stretch of open grass running parallel to the promenade, and the sweep of Adelaide Crescent and Palmeira Square to the east. Church Road functions as the local high street, lined with shops, cafés and everyday services, while Portland Road is known for its antiques trade and independent retailers. Regular rail services connect the area with neighbouring stations along the south coast.

Local life centres on small-scale retail, cafés and community spaces rather than big tourist attractions. The mix of late Regency terraces facing the seafront and Victorian streets inland gives a clear street pattern: terraces and crescents fronting the promenade, turning into tree-lined residential roads. Community events and markets are often held on the lawns by the sea, and the proximity of the railway and a compact shopping area means many everyday needs can be met on foot.

Area overview

On average Hove Central has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 3.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hove Central is £54,305 per year. Hove Central is home to around 8,180 people, with a population density of about 17,437.6 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.76(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.53(+26%)
Other theft
7.21(+29%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.85(+6%)
Shoplifting
6.48(-19%)
South East average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,302
57.69%
Level 3 (A level)
1,191
15.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
649
8.7%
No qualifications
580
7.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
346
4.64%
Total 16+ residents: 7,457

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

Median price£348,000
Price per sq ft£500
Sales (last 12 months)129
Typical range (middle 50%)£235K – £430K

Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £348,000 (about £500 per square foot) in Hove Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,880,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hove Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£975,000£527
Terraced3£760,000£611
Flats125£344,000£498

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hove Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hove Central.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£296,750£580,000£862,500
2017£316,250£645,000£765,000
2018£300,500£700,000£1,098,230
2019£310,000£775,000£647,500
2020£320,000£715,000£606,250
2021£340,000£1,900,000£530,000
2022£370,000£830,000£649,500
2023£337,397£1,200,000£720,000
2024£370,000£800,000
2025£364,000£725,000
2026£302,500£975,000£1,880,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hove Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hove Central.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£444£558£478
2017£462£521£589
2018£470£420£477
2019£444£519£458
2020£476£503£339
2021£507£472£566
2022£524£633£615
2023£515£607£616
2024£523£506
2025£505£477
2026£450£527£611
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hove Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.