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Westbourne & Poets' Corner

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About

Westbourne & Poets' Corner is a residential ward in the northwest of Hove. The area is primarily composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, with a mix of family homes and converted flats. Its streets are arranged in a grid pattern, creating a quiet, neighbourhood feel distinct from the seafront bustle. Local commerce centres along Portland Road and Blatchington Road, providing everyday shops and services.

The ward's name references the Poets' Corner streets, which are named after figures like Byron and Tennyson. The area includes the large, grassy expanse of Hove Park, a significant recreational space with sports facilities and playgrounds. Westbourne Gardens also offers a more formal, planted green area. It is a settled community with several schools, contributing to its residential character.

Area overview

On average Westbourne & Poets' Corner has moderate deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 8.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Westbourne & Poets' Corner is £56,582 per year. There are 5 schools in Westbourne & Poets' Corner: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
8.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Westbourne & Poets' Corner

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £540,000 in Westbourne & Poets' Corner area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £2,400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Westbourne & Poets' Corner 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 Westbourne & Poets' Corner over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£1,238,000
Flats63£330,000
Semi-Detached10£1,310,000
Terraced63£631,500

10 years median price trend in Westbourne & Poets' Corner

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westbourne & Poets' Corner.

All postcodes in Westbourne & Poets' Corner

BN35FJ

Tamworth Road

BN33HB

Sackville Road

BN35DY

Pembroke Gardens

BN35AX

Montgomery Terrace

BN34FL

New Church Road

BN35DG

Pembroke Crescent

BN34AA

New Church Road

BN34BH

New Church Road

BN35QG

Modena Road

BN35PG

Westbourne Street

BN35QS

Titian Road

BN33HE

Sackville Road

BN35PQ

Westbourne Gardens

BN34RA

Kingsway

BN35QA

Lawrence Road

BN34AJ

New Church Road

BN33HZ

Westbourne & Poets' Corner

BN35AH

Sheridan Terrace

BN34GW

Princes Avenue

BN34GQ

Westbourne Villas

BN35FT

Marmion Road

BN35QH

Portland Road

BN35DE

Pembroke Crescent

BN34BA

New Church Road

BN35BP

Cowper Street

BN35DN

Portland Road

BN35EY

Arthur Street

BN35BD

Montgomery Street

BN34AE

New Church Road

BN34GL

Kingsway

BN35HE

Stoneham Road

BN35FH

Tamworth Road

BN35HH

Stoneham Road

BN35FF

Rutland Road

BN34DN

New Church Road

BN35DD

Pembroke Crescent

BN34DL

New Church Road

BN35PL

Westbourne Gardens

BN34GU

Kingsway

BN35HF

Linton Road

BN33HA

Sackville Road

BN35AD

Coleridge Street

BN35HA

Ruskin Road

BN35BA

Byron Street

BN35PP

Westbourne Gardens

BN35HB

Payne Avenue

BN35DP

Portland Road

BN35BQ

Wynnes Mews

BN35HG

Alpine Road

BN35FS

Marmion Road

BN32TS

Hove Street

BN35DL

Portland Road

BN35BL

Cowper Street

BN35HJ

Stoneham Road

BN35GD

Shelley Road

BN35DR

Portland Road

BN35QE

Lawrence Road

BN35PF

Westbourne Street

BN34GS

Princes Crescent

BN35JD

Payne Avenue

BN35PD

Rutland Gardens

BN34GA

Aymer Road

BN33FD

Sackville Road

BN35AJ

Sheridan Terrace

BN35QP

Raphael Road

BN35AY

Byron Terrace

BN35PJ

Westbourne Grove

Data Sources

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