# 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:** 4.9% - **10y growth:** 34.6% ## 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)