Sold STC Detached

179 NEVILL ROAD

HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE BN3 7QN

3 beds 1 baths 1,367 sq ft Listed 27 Oct 2020 (-2057d)

£685,000

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# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (BN3 7QN)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 179 NEVILL ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE BN3 7QN |
| Price | £685,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 127 m² |
| Last sold | £870,000 Oct 2024 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 15/10/2030
- **Current heating cost:** £1,066/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £5,530

### Recommendations
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£30)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8500-9220-2009-0066-2296)

## Description

**** **** This detached three double bedroom family home is presented in excellent order throughout offering larger than average accommodation featuring two separate reception rooms and a modern kitchen/breakfast room leading onto the secluded rear garden with far reaching views. The property also benefits from a modern bathroom, cloakroom and integral garage.

Situated in this convenient location within a few minutes of Hove Park and Waitrose superstore. Hove mainline station and centre offering a variety of eateries and shopping facilities is also close at hand along with the seafront.

The accommodation with approximate room measurements comprises;

ENTRANCE PORCH

SPACIOUS ENTRANCE HALL

Radiator, stairs to first floor.

CLOAKROOM

Comprising low level w.c, pedestal wash hand basin, radiator.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM

Incorporating stainless steel 1 ½ bowl sink unit with drainer and mixer tap, adjacent laminate worksurface with range of cupboards and drawers under, matching eye level wall cupboards, inset five ring gas hob with stainless steel extractor over, eye level double oven, tiled floor and splashback, UPVC double glazed window and sliding door to garden.

LIVING ROOM

Gas fire, UPVC double glazed bay with French doors to garden, radiator.

SITTING ROOM

UPVC double glazed bay window, radiator.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING

Linen cupboard, UPVC double glazed window, hatch with pull down ladder to loft space.

BEDROOM 1

UPVC double glazed bay window, range of fitted wardrobes with additional eaves storage, radiator.

BEDROOM 2

UPVC double glazed bay window, radiator.

BEDROOM 3

UPVC double glazed window, radiator.

BATHROOM

White suite comprising panelled bath, separate shower, wash hand basin with cupboard under, low level w.c, UPVC double glazed window.

OUTSIDE

PRIVATE DRIVE

INTEGRAL GARAGE

Up and over door, power and light, plumbing for washing machine, internal door to hall.

SECLUDED REAR GARDEN

Fully enclosed with far reaching views, laid to lawn with decked area and paved patio, side access.

## Property Photos

- ![front](/listings/photos/74686875/440305) - front
- ![kit](/listings/photos/74686875/440306) - kit
- ![sitt](/listings/photos/74686875/440307) - sitt
- ![kit2](/listings/photos/74686875/440308) - kit2
- ![liv](/listings/photos/74686875/440311) - liv
- ![liv2](/listings/photos/74686875/440312) - liv2
- ![bed1](/listings/photos/74686875/440314) - bed1
- ![bed1(2)](/listings/photos/74686875/440317) - bed1(2)
- ![bed1(3)](/listings/photos/74686875/440320) - bed1(3)
- ![bed2](/listings/photos/74686875/440321) - bed2
- ![bed2(3)](/listings/photos/74686875/440323) - bed2(3)
- ![bed3](/listings/photos/74686875/440324) - bed3
- ![bath](/listings/photos/74686875/440325) - bath
- ![bath2](/listings/photos/74686875/440326) - bath2
- ![gdn](/listings/photos/74686875/440327) - gdn
- ![rear view](/listings/photos/74686875/440329) - rear view
- ![view](/listings/photos/74686875/440331) - view

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/74686875/440332) - Floorplan 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 179 NEVILL ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 7QN | £870,000 | 28/10/2024 | Detached |
| 179 NEVILL ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 7QN | £685,000 | 13/07/2022 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 4 EDWARD CLOSE, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 6WJ | £725,000 | 08/12/2025 | Detached |
| 13 COURT FARM ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 7QR | £690,000 | 30/11/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 183 NEVILL ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 7QN | £600,000 | 01/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 129 GOLDSTONE CRESCENT, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 6BB | £1,050,000 | 20/12/2022 | Detached |
| 6 GOLDSTONE CRESCENT, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 6BA | £1,100,000 | 15/09/2022 | Detached |
| 4 GOLDSTONE CRESCENT, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 6BA | £1,087,500 | 27/06/2022 | Detached |
| 25 QUEEN VICTORIA AVENUE, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 6WR | £570,000 | 14/04/2022 | Detached |
| 127 GOLDSTONE CRESCENT, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 6BB | £925,000 | 10/03/2022 | Detached |
| 22 EDWARD AVENUE, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 6WL | £522,500 | 22/10/2021 | Detached |
| 110 GOLDSTONE CRESCENT, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 6BF | £727,500 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
| 2 COURT FARM ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 7QR | £620,000 | 28/09/2021 | Detached |
| 1 CHARTFIELD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 7RD | £1,100,000 | 08/09/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £600,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £828,864 (11 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £1,157,569 (36 Detached, BN3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -40.8%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,640/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,822/mo
- **Optimistic:** £2,004/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,446/mo

## 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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, King George Vi Drive, BN3 | £2,795/mo | 3 | 0.45 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Wordsworth St, BN3 | £2,300/mo | 3 | 0.87 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £2,548/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.37% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £318,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £254,800

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £2,548/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.5%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 22.4×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-429/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -2.6%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £5,394/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 3.2%
- **10y growth:** 3.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Brighton and Hove; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -1.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 10.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 29.3%

## 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

127 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£870,000 Oct 2024

Price per m²

£5,394/m²

Local average

£1,157,569 (-40.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (28,457 of 33,755)

Street crime

194 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS
BATHROOM
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
LIVING ROOM
SITTING ROOM
CLOAKROOM
SPACIOUS ENTRANCE HALL
SECLUDED REAR GARDEN
PRIVATE DRIVE
INTEGRAL GARAGE

Additional details

Parking: Garage
Garden: Yes

Description

** ** This detached three double bedroom family home is presented in excellent order throughout offering larger than average accommodation featuring two separate reception rooms and a modern kitchen/breakfast room leading onto the secluded rear garden with far reaching views. The property also benefits from a modern bathroom, cloakroom and integral garage.

Situated in this convenient location within a few minutes of Hove Park and Waitrose superstore. Hove mainline station and centre offering a variety of eateries and shopping facilities is also close at hand along with the seafront.

The accommodation with approximate room measurements comprises;

ENTRANCE PORCH

SPACIOUS ENTRANCE HALL
Radiator, stairs to first floor.

CLOAKROOM
Comprising low level w.c, pedestal wash hand basin, radiator.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
Incorporating stainless steel 1 ½ bowl sink unit with drainer and mixer tap, adjacent laminate worksurface with range of cupboards and drawers under, matching eye level wall cupboards, inset five ring gas hob with stainless steel extractor over, eye level double oven, tiled floor and splashback, UPVC double glazed window and sliding door to garden.

LIVING ROOM
Gas fire, UPVC double glazed bay with French doors to garden, radiator.

SITTING ROOM
UPVC double glazed bay window, radiator.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING
Linen cupboard, UPVC double glazed window, hatch with pull down ladder to loft space.

BEDROOM 1
UPVC double glazed bay window, range of fitted wardrobes with additional eaves storage, radiator.

BEDROOM 2
UPVC double glazed bay window, radiator.

BEDROOM 3
UPVC double glazed window, radiator.

BATHROOM
White suite comprising panelled bath, separate shower, wash hand basin with cupboard under, low level w.c, UPVC double glazed window.

OUTSIDE

PRIVATE DRIVE

INTEGRAL GARAGE
Up and over door, power and light, plumbing for washing machine, internal door to hall.

SECLUDED REAR GARDEN
Fully enclosed with far reaching views, laid to lawn with decked area and paved patio, side access.

Listed by

Hove

Whitlock and Heaps

Reference: 74686875

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 16/10/2020

Expiry date: 15/10/2030

Current heating cost: £1,066/year

Potential heating cost: £998/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £5,530

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

Recommendations

Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£30)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Price history

27% since 2022

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	28/10/2024 (1 year ago)	£870,000	+27%
Sold	13/07/2022 (3 years ago)	£685,000	—

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
4 EDWARD CLOSE, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 6WJ	£725,000	08/12/2025	Detached
13 COURT FARM ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 7QR	£690,000	30/11/2023	Detached
Same street 183 NEVILL ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 7QN	£600,000	01/09/2023	Semi-detached
129 GOLDSTONE CRESCENT, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 6BB	£1,050,000	20/12/2022	Detached
6 GOLDSTONE CRESCENT, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 6BA	£1,100,000	15/09/2022	Detached
4 GOLDSTONE CRESCENT, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 6BA	£1,087,500	27/06/2022	Detached
25 QUEEN VICTORIA AVENUE, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 6WR	£570,000	14/04/2022	Detached
127 GOLDSTONE CRESCENT, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 6BB	£925,000	10/03/2022	Detached
22 EDWARD AVENUE, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 6WL	£522,500	22/10/2021	Detached
110 GOLDSTONE CRESCENT, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 6BF	£727,500	30/09/2021	Detached
2 COURT FARM ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 7QR	£620,000	28/09/2021	Detached
1 CHARTFIELD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 7RD	£1,100,000	08/09/2021	Detached

Street average: £600,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £828,864 (11 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 3.2%

10y growth 3.9%

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

1y (index) -1.5%

5y (index) 10.7%

10y (index) 29.3%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,640/mo

Realistic £1,822/mo

Optimistic £2,004/mo

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

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Brighton and Hove: £1,446/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View BN3 7QN

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	One Stop	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Nevill Way	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Court Farm Road	0.1 miles
Shop	Waitrose	0.3 miles
Hospital	Hove Polyclinic	0.5 miles
Hospital	Mill View Hospital	0.5 miles
Train station	Aldrington	0.7 miles
Train station	Hove	0.9 miles
University	University of Brighton Phoenix Halls	2.5 miles
University	University of Brighton Moulesecoomb Campus	2.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	67
Anti-social behaviour	33
Vehicle crime	19
Other theft	16
Criminal damage and arson	15
Public order	12
Shoplifting	12
Burglary	5
Other crime	4
Bicycle theft	3
Possession of weapons	3
Robbery	3
Drugs	2
Total incidents	194

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
Blatchington Mill School	Secondary	0.1 miles	Good — 1 Mar 2013
Aldrington CofE Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 31 Jan 2012
Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 7 Nov 2016
Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre	Secondary	0.4 miles	Good — 4 Mar 2013
Goldstone Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 6 Jun 2013

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
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, King George Vi Drive, BN3	£2,795/mo	3	0.45 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Wordsworth St, BN3	£2,300/mo	3	0.87 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £2,548/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.37%

Max investor price (0.8%) £318,500

Target investor price (1%) £254,800

Gross yield 4.5%

Cost-to-rent ratio 22.4×

Monthly cashflow £-429/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -2.6%

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).