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29 ALPINE ROAD

HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE BN3 5HG

5 beds 2 baths 124 m² Listed 24 Jun 2025 (-405d)

£700,000

Guide Price

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# 5 bedroom house for sale (BN3 5HG)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 29 ALPINE ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE BN3 5HG |
| Price | £700,000 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | TBC |
| Last sold | £700,000 Feb 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 17/09/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £1,317/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,700

### Recommendations
- B (£900 - £1,500)
- W2 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/7535-1721-8500-0848-4292)

## Description

GUIDE PRICE: £700,000 - £725,000

Beautifully Presented Five-Bedroom Period Home in Prime Location

Ideally located close to the station and a wealth of local amenities, this beautifully presented five-bedroom, two-bathroom period property offers spacious and versatile living across three floors. With charming original features, contemporary touches, and a practical layout, this is a fantastic opportunity for families or those seeking flexible work-from-home space.

The ground floor is light and welcoming, with a generous lounge to the front featuring a classic bay window, feature fireplace, and bespoke shelving and storage to either side—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The dining room sits to the rear with direct access via patio doors to the garden, creating a lovely indoor-outdoor flow. The well-appointed kitchen is fitted with sleek white gloss units and also offers access to the garden.

On the first floor, you'll find three well-proportioned double bedrooms and a stylish family bathroom, all finished in a tasteful neutral palette. The second floor provides two further bedrooms and a modern shower room—ideal for guests, teenagers, or home working.

The low-maintenance patio garden offers a peaceful space to unwind or enjoy al fresco dining.

This charming and spacious home is in an excellent location, offering the perfect blend of period character, contemporary style, and everyday convenience.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/163718075/1332922) - Floorplan

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #4853033
- **Address:** 29 Alpine Road, HOVE, BN3 5HG
- **Certificate Issued:** 10/07/2007
- **Work Completed:** 11/06/2007
- **Items:** 10 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 29 ALPINE ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 5HG | £700,000 | 10/02/2026 | Terraced |
| 29 ALPINE ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 5HG | £332,500 | 04/03/2011 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 8 ALPINE ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 5HG | £550,000 | 28/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 10 ALPINE ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 5HG | £425,000 | 25/03/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 46 ALPINE ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 5HG | £650,000 | 09/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 12 KINGSTHORPE ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 5HR | £62,000 | 22/08/2022 | Other |
| [Same street] 38 ALPINE ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 5HG | £150,000 | 25/05/2022 | Flat |

**Street average:** £443,750 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £62,000 (1 sale)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £401,786 (14 Other, BN3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +74.2%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Brighton and Hove). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,631/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,812/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,993/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Brighton and Hove (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,995/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.26% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £226,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £181,200

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £5,645/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 127.1%
- **10y growth:** 68.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Brighton and Hove; All dwelling types series; as of May 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -1.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 5.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 23.9%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

124 m²

Council tax band

TBC

EPC rating

Last sold

£700,000 Feb 2026

Price per m²

£5,645/m²

Local average

£401,786 (+74.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (21,195 of 33,755)

Street crime

467 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

GUIDE PRICE: £700,000 - £725,000

Beautifully Presented Five-Bedroom Period Home in Prime Location

Ideally located close to the station and a wealth of local amenities, this beautifully presented five-bedroom, two-bathroom period property offers spacious and versatile living across three floors. With charming original features, contemporary touches, and a practical layout, this is a fantastic opportunity for families or those seeking flexible work-from-home space.

The ground floor is light and welcoming, with a generous lounge to the front featuring a classic bay window, feature fireplace, and bespoke shelving and storage to either side—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The dining room sits to the rear with direct access via patio doors to the garden, creating a lovely indoor-outdoor flow. The well-appointed kitchen is fitted with sleek white gloss units and also offers access to the garden.

On the first floor, you'll find three well-proportioned double bedrooms and a stylish family bathroom, all finished in a tasteful neutral palette. The second floor provides two further bedrooms and a modern shower room—ideal for guests, teenagers, or home working.

The low-maintenance patio garden offers a peaceful space to unwind or enjoy al fresco dining.

This charming and spacious home is in an excellent location, offering the perfect blend of period character, contemporary style, and everyday convenience.

Listed by

Hove

Incentivised.com Limited

Reference: 163718075

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 18/09/2025

Expiry date: 17/09/2035

Current heating cost: £1,317/year

Potential heating cost: £1,055/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,700

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£900 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #4853033

Property Details

Street: 29 Alpine Road

Town: HOVE

Postcode: BN3 5HG

Installation Details

Items: 10 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 10/07/2007

Work Completed: 11/06/2007

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

111% since 2011

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	10/02/2026 (5 months ago)	£700,000	+110.5%
Sold	04/03/2011 (15 years ago)	£332,500	—

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
Same street 8 ALPINE ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 5HG	£550,000	28/11/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 10 ALPINE ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 5HG	£425,000	25/03/2025	Terraced
Same street 46 ALPINE ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 5HG	£650,000	09/11/2022	Terraced
12 KINGSTHORPE ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 5HR	£62,000	22/08/2022	Other
Same street 38 ALPINE ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 5HG	£150,000	25/05/2022	Flat

Street average: £443,750 (4 sales)

Area average: £62,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 127.1%

10y growth 68.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Brighton and Hove. Series: All dwelling types. As of May 2026.

1y (index) -1.4%

5y (index) 5.9%

10y (index) 23.9%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Brighton and Hove. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,631/mo

Realistic £1,812/mo

Optimistic £1,993/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Brighton and Hove.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Brighton and Hove: £1,995/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Stoneham News	0.1 miles
Shop	Stoneham Bakehouse	0.1 miles
Bus stop	School Road	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Scott Road	0.2 miles
Train station	Aldrington	0.3 miles
Hospital	Aldrington House	0.4 miles
Train station	Portslade	0.8 miles
Hospital	The Montefiore Hospital	1.5 miles
University	University of Brighton Phoenix Halls	2.5 miles
University	University of Brighton Moulesecoomb Campus	3.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	135
Anti-social behaviour	109
Shoplifting	72
Public order	39
Other theft	37
Criminal damage and arson	21
Vehicle crime	16
Burglary	9
Robbery	9
Drugs	7
Bicycle theft	6
Other crime	4
Possession of weapons	2
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	467

Within 1 mile during Jun 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
The Lioncare School	Other	0.0 miles	Good — 14 Nov 2021
Hove Junior School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 8 Dec 2011
West Hove Infant School	Primary	0.2 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
St Christopher's School	Other	0.5 miles	— (No rating)
Goldstone Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 6 Jun 2013

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.26%

Max investor price (0.8%) £226,500

Target investor price (1%) £181,200

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).