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BN3 3DF

Hova Villas

Central Hove

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Detailed insights for BN3 3DF

Overview

Postcode BN3 3DF is located in an urban city, within the Central Hove area of Brighton and Hove in the South East region, and forms part of the Hove Central area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hove Central is £54,305 per year. The median sale price in Central Hove is £375,000 (around £516 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £280,000 and £500,000. The nearest station is Hove, about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Palmeira Square.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
8.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Hove Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,559 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Hove Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.4%

Approximately 8.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Hove Central is £54,305 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN3 3DF.

Flood risk

No risk

Hove Central near BN3 3DF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hove located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN3 3DF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Hove

N/A

Walking directions to Hove
0.7 mi

Aldrington

N/A

Walking directions to Aldrington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN3 3DF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPalmeira SquareSmallWalking directions to Palmeira Square
0.5 miAdelaide CrescentSmallWalking directions to Adelaide Crescent
0.4 miPalmeira SquareSmallWalking directions to Palmeira Square

Area Profile

Population
241
Population density
23,762.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.11(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.04(+55%)
Shoplifting
14.59(+83%)
Public order
8.25(+36%)
Other theft
7.61(+36%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
171
70.37%
Other White
27
11.11%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
9
3.7%
Irish
9
3.7%
Other Asian
6
2.47%
Total population: 243

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
119
57.77%
Level 3 (A level)
33
16.02%
No qualifications
17
8.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
7.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
6.31%
Total 16+ residents: 206

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
75
57.25%
Owns with a mortgage
32
24.43%
Owns outright
10
7.63%
Social rents from council
9
6.87%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.29%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Central Hove

Median price: £375,000
Price per sq ft: £516
Sales (last 12 months): 177
Typical range (middle 50%): £280K – £500K

Based on 177 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 (about £516 per square foot) in Central Hove area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £2,550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central Hove over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£1,875,000£640
Detached2£1,702,500£630
Terraced25£630,000£561
Flats149£345,000£495

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Central Hove

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Hove.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£960,000£283,500£1,410,000£512,500
2017£1,355,000£301,000£472,000£597,000
2018£985,000£309,500£675,000£494,000
2019£607,500£299,250£825,000£500,000
2020£850,000£311,500£740,000£550,000
2021—£335,500£950,000£575,000
2022£1,012,500£355,000£1,130,000£675,000
2023£910,000£342,000£1,265,000£723,750
2024£1,630,000£350,000£918,000£652,000
2025£2,150,000£349,000£851,000£620,000
2026£855,000£345,000£1,875,000£612,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Hove.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central Hove.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,535£448£512£431
2017£536£446£439£468
2018£575£453£528£434
2019£654£447£544£461
2020£477£481£392£458
2021—£491£729£487
2022£573£533£576£594
2023£755£525£563£596
2024£702£513£599£571
2025£700£504£514£574
2026£722£491£640£518
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central Hove.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN3 3DF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN3 3DF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 2025Flat 2, 44, Ventnor Villas, Hove, BN3 3DBFlatsLeasehold£505,000
08 Jan 2026Upper Ground Floor Flat, 5, Hova Villas, Hove, BN3 3DHFlatsLeasehold£394,000
08 May 2026Flat 2, 16, Ventnor Villas, Hove, BN3 3DDFlatsLeasehold£385,000
17 Feb 202613, Ventnor Villas, Hove, BN3 3DDOtherFreehold£700,000
11 Sept 2025Flat B, 7, Ventnor Villas, Hove, BN3 3DDFlatsLeasehold£245,000

Schools

In the BN3 3DF postcode area, located within Hove Central, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for BN3 3DF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimarySt Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.5 miNot applicableThe Montessori PlaceOther independent school
Outstanding
0.5 miNot applicableSt Christopher's SchoolOther independent school
Unrated

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BN3 3DF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN3 3DF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miHarriet's of Hove31 George Street, Hove, BN3 3YBWalking directions to Harriet's of Hove
0.1 miHove NewsagentAlbany Villas, Brighton and Hove, BN3 2AEWalking directions to Hove Newsagent
0.1 miSainsbury's Local100-104 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2EBWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miCo-op Food88-92 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2EBWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miThe Co-operative Food76-82 Blatchington Road, Hove, BN3 3YHWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Brighton and Hove district.

Band A£1,720
Band B£2,007
Band C£2,294
Band D£2,581
Band E£3,154
Band F£3,727
Band G£4,301
Band H£5,161

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BN3 3DF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Emma Daniel

Central Hove - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Joy Robinson

Central Hove - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Peter Kyle

Hove and Portslade - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictBrighton and HoveE06000043
Parliamentary ConstituencyHove and PortsladeE14001296
WardCentral HoveE05015399
ParishBrighton and Hove, unparished areaE43000034
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hove CentralE02003516
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Brighton and Hove 026DE01016855
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN3 3DF

Is BN3 3DF (Hove Central) safe?

The area around BN3 3DF records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BN3 3DF?

The median sale price around BN3 3DF in Central Hove is £375,000 (about £516 per square foot) based on 177 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN3 3DF?

There are 11 schools close to BN3 3DF, including St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School (Good), The Montessori Place (Outstanding) and St Christopher's School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to BN3 3DF?

The closest station to BN3 3DF is Hove, about 699 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN3 3DF?

BN3 3DF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,559 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN3 3DF (Hove Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hove and Portslade covering BN3 3DF is Peter Kyle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Emma Daniel (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Joy Robinson (Labour and Co-operative Party).