46 WESTBOURNE STREET
HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE BN3 5PH
Property details
Floor area
39 m²
Year built
England and Wales: 1900-1929
Last sold
£330,000 Oct 2023
Price per m²
£7,051/m²
Local average
£356,353 (-22.8%)
Deprivation
Decile 5 (15,974 of 33,755)
Street crime
393 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Superb ground floor garden flat
- Period lounge
- Cast iron fireplace
- Modern refitted kitchen
- Attractive bathroom/WC
- Dual aspect double bedroom
- Gas central heating
- Part sash/part double glazing
- Share of freehold
- Low outgoings
Additional details
- Garden
- Yes
Description
An opportunity to acquire this exceptionally well presented and bright one double bedroom, ground floor garden flat with the benefit of a private West facing courtyard garden and a share of freehold, in this sought after New Church Road area.
The accommodation briefly comprises a communal entrance, into communal entrance hallway with private front door to the ground floor flat entrance, with door giving access to the feature period lounge with cast iron fireplace and original sash window. The kitchen has been refitted to a particularly high standard to include integrated oven and induction hob with extractor over, a built-in fridge freezer and space and plumbing for washing machine, adjacent to the kitchen is the modern refitted bathroom/WC and to the rear of the property is the dual aspect South and West facing double bedroom, which in turn gives access to the feature rear courtyard.
The property has the benefit of a share of freehold with low outgoings, as well as having had extensive work done in order to keep maintenance to a minimum. The property has part sash window to the front and double glazing to the rear, with gas central heating and a superb West facing paved rear courtyard for the sole use of the ground floor flat.
Front - Pathway with communal front garden, giving access to:
Communal Entrance Hallway - Original ornate cornice and coving, and private front door to the ground floor flat.
Ground Floor -
Entrance Hallway - Wood effect flooring, thermostat control for central heating, under stairs storage cupboard, coved and plastered ceiling, door to:
Feature Lounge - 13'4 x 12'2 (4.06m x 3.71m) - Into attractive sash bay window, feature cast iron fireplace with tiled hearth and wooden mantle, radiator, ceiling rose, original coving and smooth plastered ceiling.
Modern Refitted Kitchen - 10'1 x 5'8 (3.07m x 1.73m) - Enjoying a Westerly aspect and overlooking the rear garden via the double glazed window. A matching range of units with work work surface, inset stainless steel sink and drainer unit, mixer tap, inset induction hob with fan assisted oven beneath and extractor over, integrated fridge and freezer, space and plumbing for washing machine. Full range of matching floor standing drawer and cupboard units with wall mounted cupboard and further wall mounted cupboards, breakfast bar area, wood effect flooring, radiator, part tiled walls, coved and plastered ceiling.
Modern Refitted Bathroom/Wc - 7'3 x 4'1 (2.21m x 1.24m) - Comprising of panelled bath with glazed shower screen, mixer tap and mains run shower over, wash basin with vanity cabinet beneath and mirrored cabinet over, enclosed cistern low level WC, wall mounted cupboard housing Gloworm gas combination boiler, wall mounted heated towel rail, part tiled walls with decorative mosaic frieze, extractor fan, coved and plastered ceiling.
Double Bedroom - 14'7 x 9'1 (4.45m x 2.77m) - Enjoying a superb dual South and West aspect, with windows overlooking the rear garden, useful built-in cupboard with hanging rails, further built-in cupboard with hanging rail and space under, radiator, two double glazed windows, coved and plastered ceiling. Double glazed obscure glass door giving access to:
Outside -
Superb Feature West Facing Private Courtyard - In excess of 30' overall (incl.side return) (In ex - Enjoying a superb Westerly aspect, mainly laid to paving with raised edged flower borders to the rear. The garden also has the benefit of being walled to all three sides, and has the advantage of an outside water tap.
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Listed by
Hove
Elliotts
Reference: 58765258
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
695% since 1999
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 06/10/2023 (2 years ago) | £330,000 | +21.3% |
| Sold | 02/06/2017 (9 years ago) | £272,000 | +65.9% |
| Sold | 23/01/2013 (13 years ago) | £164,000 | +7.9% |
| Sold | 26/11/2010 (15 years ago) | £152,000 | -5% |
| Sold | 30/11/2009 (16 years ago) | £159,950 | +285.4% |
| Sold | 10/09/1999 (26 years ago) | £41,500 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 FLAT 2 PEMBROKE CRESCENT, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 5DH | £222,500 | 04/12/2025 | Flat |
| 84A UPPER FLAT PORTLAND ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 5DL | £250,000 | 27/11/2025 | Flat |
| 83 WESTBOURNE STREET, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 5PF | £397,000 | 08/09/2025 | Flat |
| 10 FLAT 2 WESTBOURNE STREET, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 5PG | £162,000 | 21/08/2025 | Flat |
| Same street 80 WESTBOURNE STREET, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 5PH | £274,000 | 30/05/2025 | Flat |
| Same street 80 FLAT 3 WESTBOURNE STREET, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 5PH | £375,000 | 28/02/2025 | Flat |
| 30 FLAT 1 PEMBROKE AVENUE, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 5DB | £490,000 | 05/04/2024 | Flat |
| 38B WESTBOURNE STREET, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 5PG | £300,000 | 08/12/2023 | Flat |
| 69 UPPER FLAT WESTBOURNE GARDENS, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 5PN | £411,000 | 21/11/2023 | Flat |
| 92A PORTLAND ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 5DN | £330,000 | 20/11/2023 | Flat |
| 45 SECOND FLOOR FLAT WESTBOURNE STREET, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 5PE | £457,000 | 17/11/2023 | Flat |
| 31 GROUND FLOOR FLAT WESTBOURNE STREET, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 5PE | £325,000 | 28/09/2023 | Flat |
| 1A FLAT 7 SHELLEY ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 5FQ | £365,000 | 13/09/2023 | Flat |
| 51 UPPER FLAT WESTBOURNE STREET, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 5PF | £426,000 | 03/08/2023 | Flat |
| 1B FLAT 1 SHELLEY ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 5FQ | £310,000 | 09/06/2023 | Flat |
| STRETTON COURT, 66 FLAT 7 RUTLAND GARDENS, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 5PB | £275,000 | 08/03/2023 | Flat |
| 89A WESTBOURNE STREET, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 5PF | £336,500 | 27/02/2023 | Flat |
| Same street 64 GROUND & FIRST FLOOR MAISONETTE WESTBOURNE STREET, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 5PH | £420,000 | 21/02/2023 | Other |
| 48 FLAT 2 RUTLAND GARDENS, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 5PB | £410,000 | 21/12/2022 | Flat |
| 31 GROUND FLOOR FLAT WESTBOURNE STREET, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 5PE | £350,000 | 21/12/2022 | Flat |
| 40 FLAT 1 WESTBOURNE STREET, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 5PG | £258,000 | 19/12/2022 | Flat |
| 23A RUTLAND ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 5FF | £295,000 | 14/12/2022 | Flat |
| 11 FLAT 1 SHELLEY ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 5FQ | £325,000 | 07/12/2022 | Flat |
| Same street 72 FLAT 2 WESTBOURNE STREET, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 5PH | £260,000 | 11/11/2022 | Flat |
| Same street 66 UPPER MAISONETTE WESTBOURNE STREET, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 5PH | £400,000 | 01/09/2022 | Flat |
| Same street 56 WESTBOURNE STREET, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 5PH | £925,100 | 30/06/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 74 FIRST FLOOR FLAT WESTBOURNE STREET, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 5PH | £380,000 | 05/01/2022 | Flat |
Street average: £433,443 (7 sales)
Area average: £334,750 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Brighton and Hove. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of March 2026.
Company ownership
Registered legal owner is a company.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Brighton and Hove. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Brighton and Hove.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Brighton and Hove: £918/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Folks | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Timeless Toys | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Westbourne Street | 0.1 miles |
| Hospital | Aldrington House | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Aldrington | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Hove | 0.6 miles |
| Hospital | The Montefiore Hospital | 1.2 miles |
| University | Silverstone SB309 Lecture Theatre | 4.7 miles |
| University | Silverstone SB121 Lecture Theatre | 4.7 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 127 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 76 |
| Shoplifting | 41 |
| Public order | 33 |
| Other theft | 31 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 |
| Vehicle crime | 18 |
| Other crime | 11 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 6 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Total incidents | 393 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Christopher's School | Other | 0.2 miles | — (No rating) |
| Brighton and Hove Clinic School | Other | 0.2 miles | Outstanding — 18 Jun 2024 |
| St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 20 Apr 2015 |
| The Lioncare School | Other | 0.4 miles | Good — 14 Nov 2021 |
| Hove Junior School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 8 Dec 2011 |
Rental Comparables
Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.
| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Flat, Brighton And Hove, BN3 | £2,100/mo | 1 | 0.41 miles | OpenRent |
| Studio Flat, Church Road, BN3 | £1,250/mo | 1 | 0.42 miles | OpenRent |
| Studio Flat, Goldstone Villas, BN3 | £900/mo | 1 | 0.43 miles | OpenRent |
| Studio Flat, St. Aubyns, BN3 | £970/mo | 1 | 0.44 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Victoria Terrace, BN3 | £1,150/mo | 1 | 0.55 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Hove Park Villas Garden, BN3 | £1,690/mo | 1 | 0.6 miles | OpenRent |
| Studio Flat, Selborne Road, BN3 | £1,000/mo | 1 | 0.8 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,294/mo (7 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
- Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
- Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
- ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).