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FLAT 2

31 LYNDHURST ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE BN3 6FB

2 beds 1 baths 721 sq ft Listed 19 Feb 2025 (-479d)

£450,000

Guide Price

Reduced on 3 Jun 2025

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Property details

Tenure

SHARE_OF_FREEHOLD

Floor area

67 m²

Council tax band

B

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£435,000 Mar 2025

Price per m²

£6,716/m²

Local average

£356,353 (+26.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (26,617 of 33,755)

Street crime

1255 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • GROUND FLOOR SPACIOUS & LIGHT GARDEN FLAT
  • TWO BEDROOMS
  • PRIVATE REAR GARDEN WITH GATED ACCESS
  • SOUTH FACING LIVING ROOM
  • SHARE OF FREEHOLD
  • AMPLE BUILT IN STORAGE
  • GAS FIRE CENTRAL HEATING
  • PERIOD FEATURES
  • HIGH CEILINGS

Additional details

Parking
Permit
Garden
Yes

Description

Guide price £450,000 to £500,000 A delightful garden flat offering a perfect blend of comfort and style, there are high ceilings throughout, a bright and spacious south facing living room, two well appointed bedrooms, kitchen and a good size bathroom.

The rear walled garden is a delightful space and feels very private, there is also convenient gated access for bikes. The front garden is included within this property which is sold with a share of the freehold interest.

This apartment is a rare opportunity to secure a home that offers both tranquillity and accessibility, all within a vibrant community. Whether you are looking to buy or invest, this property is sure to impress with its character and inviting ambiance, a unique find in this sought-after area.

This property is situated within a well-maintained building that dates back to early 1900, showcasing the character and charm of its era.

As you enter, you are greeted by an entrance hall with an under stair storage cupboard, then a further hall to the bright and airy south facing living room, enhanced by high ceilings and elegant varnished floorboards that create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The south-facing aspect ensures that the space is flooded with natural light throughout the day, making it a perfect spot for relaxation or entertaining guests.

The bedroom situated next to the living room has ample built in storage to one side and views of the garden. There is a fitted kitchen with a door leading to the back garden and has appliance space and provision for a washing machine, freezer, there is an integrated double oven and fridge. At the rear of the property there is a delightful dual aspect bedroom with garden views, built in storage and door opening to the rear garden. The good size bathroom has a panel enclosed bath with a shower over, wash hand basin and W.C.

Garden - 17.12m (max) x 5.36m (56'2 (max) x 17'7) - One of the standout features of this property is the private rear walled garden, which offers an outdoor retreat, complete with gated access for added convenience. Additionally, a front garden is included, providing further outdoor space to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine.

Location - Lyndhurst Road joins Montefiore Road at one end and Holland Road to the west, conveniently located near St Ann's Well Gardens and Hove Park, residents can enjoy the beauty of these green spaces, perfect for leisurely strolls, a game of tennis or picnics. There is a great community spirit in this road and surrounding area with annual street parties and gatherings organized throughout the year.

Brighton mainline station and Hove mainline Station are both within a mile in distance, providing direct links to London for those needing to commute, and regular bus services nearby afford access to all parts of the city and beyond. Within a few minutes' walk of the bustling Seven Dials, you'll find an array of bars, shops and restaurants close by. There are a selection of well regarded schools, colleges and educational facilities serving this area, including BHASVIC, Cardinal Newman, Brunswick and Stanford school.

Hove Lawns is within one mile to the south of this location which includes a selection of beachside eateries, along the promenade there is the King Alfred Leisure centre, i360 and Brighton Pier, to the west is Hove Lagoon with a great choice of water sport facilities.

Additional Information - EPC rating: D
Internal measurements: 689 Square feet / 64 Square metres
Tenure: Leasehold with a Share of Freehold
Maintenance charges: Ad-hoc basis 50% between two flats.
Council tax band: B
Parking zone: O

Listed by

Hove

HEALY AND NEWSOM ESTATE AGENTS LIMITED

Reference: 158442185

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #2819367

Property Details

Street: 31 Lyndhurst Road

Town: HOVE

Postcode: BN3 6FB

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows

Certificate Issued: 27/06/2005

Work Completed: 31/05/2005

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #1534659

Property Details

Street: 31 Lyndhurst Road

Town: HOVE

Postcode: BN3 6FB

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 08/03/2004

Work Completed: 23/02/2004

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #242896

Property Details

Street: 31 Lyndhurst Road

Town: HOVE

Postcode: BN3 6FB

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows

Certificate Issued: 06/12/2002

Work Completed: 01/11/2002

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

2% since 2022

Event Date Price % change
Sold 26/03/2025 (1 year ago) £435,000 +2.4%
Sold 04/10/2022 (3 years ago) £425,000

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
35 FIRST FLOOR FLAT LORNA ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 3EP £196,849 05/12/2025 Flat
PETWORTH HOUSE FLAT 29 DAVIGDOR ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 1WG £335,000 19/11/2025 Flat
3 FLAT 1 CISSBURY ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 6EN £277,500 28/05/2025 Flat
GRADINO APARTMENTS, 119 APARTMENT 33 DAVIGDOR ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 1RE £335,000 03/03/2025 Flat
Same street 33A FLAT 4 LYNDHURST ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 6FB £395,000 26/11/2024 Flat
PETWORTH HOUSE FLAT 43 DAVIGDOR ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 1WG £610,000 22/02/2024 Flat
Same street 27 FLAT 2 LYNDHURST ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 6FB £405,000 15/12/2023 Flat
GRADINO APARTMENTS, 119 APARTMENT 13 DAVIGDOR ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 1RE £325,000 15/12/2023 Flat
GRADINO APARTMENTS, 119 APARTMENT 7 DAVIGDOR ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 1RE £450,000 15/12/2023 Flat
5C CISSBURY ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 6EN £155,000 14/11/2023 Flat
CHIDDINGLY HOUSE 19 CHATSWORTH SQUARE, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 1WE £360,000 30/10/2023 Flat
66 FLAT 3 DAVIGDOR ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 1RF £360,000 24/10/2023 Flat
BODIHAM HOUSE FLAT 2 DAVIGDOR ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 1WQ £450,000 13/10/2023 Flat
ST ANN'S COURT FLAT 2 NIZELLS AVENUE, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 1PR £415,000 13/10/2023 Flat
24A OLD SHOREHAM ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 6ET £470,000 12/09/2023 Flat
BELL MEAD 21 HOLLAND ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 1JQ £162,500 18/08/2023 Flat
61 UPPER MAISONETTE ADDISON ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 1TS £425,000 10/08/2023 Flat
Same street 42A LYNDHURST ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 6FB £428,000 25/07/2023 Flat
Same street 60B LYNDHURST ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 6FB £462,000 05/06/2023 Flat
56D CROMWELL ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 3ES £194,000 24/04/2023 Flat
PARHAM HOUSE 20 CHATSWORTH SQUARE, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 1WF £450,000 10/01/2023 Flat
90 FLAT 2 LYNDHURST ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 6FD £438,000 02/12/2022 Flat
Same street 40 GROUND FLOOR FLAT LYNDHURST ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 6FB £310,000 25/11/2022 Flat
43 LORNA ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 3EP £270,000 23/11/2022 Flat
ST. ANNES MANSIONS, 3 FLAT 1 MONTEFIORE ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 1RD £422,000 14/11/2022 Flat
Same street 49 GROUND FLOOR LYNDHURST ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 6FB £498,000 30/09/2022 Flat
Same street 78A LYNDHURST ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 6FB £455,000 21/02/2022 Flat

Street average: £421,857 (7 sales)

Area average: £355,042 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 6.2%
10y growth 16.8%

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

1y (index) -6%
5y (index) -1.3%
10y (index) 13.6%

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: £1,197/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Silverdale Road 0.1 miles
Shop Shoozoo 0.1 miles
Hospital The Montefiore Hospital 0.1 miles
Shop Robin's Garage 0.4 miles
Train station Hove 0.6 miles
Train station Brighton 0.8 miles
Hospital Aldrington House 1.2 miles
University Silverstone SB309 Lecture Theatre 3.7 miles
University Silverstone SB121 Lecture Theatre 3.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Anti-social behaviour 285
Violence and sexual offences 285
Shoplifting 239
Public order 132
Other theft 68
Criminal damage and arson 53
Drugs 40
Other crime 39
Vehicle crime 29
Burglary 22
Bicycle theft 21
Robbery 19
Possession of weapons 14
Theft from the person 9
Total incidents 1255

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
Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College Other 0.3 miles (No rating)
Cardinal Newman Catholic School Secondary 0.3 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
The Montessori Place Other 0.3 miles Outstanding — 28 Sep 2022
South England International School Other 0.3 miles Good — 2 May 2023
Brunswick Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Requires improvement — 11 Jul 2024

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.4%
Max investor price (0.8%) £227,750
Target investor price (1%) £182,200
  • 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).