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BN3

HOVE

East Sussex, South East, England

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BN3 covers HOVE in East Sussex, South East.

Avg price £549,789
1yr change ▲ 0.6%
Crime 41% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£549,789

▲ 0.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

92% above national avg

Crime Rate

114.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

41% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

21 schools

Broadband Speed

326 Mbps

Property Prices in BN3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BN3 is £549,789, which is 21% above the East Sussex average of £455,819.

Properties in BN3 cost 91.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BN3 have risen 0.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £1,103,694 351
Semi-detached £747,321 611
Terraced £656,719 576
Flat £374,180 2446
All types £549,789 4151

5-Year Price History

£547K £549K £550K £551K £553K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in BN3

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 114.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BN3 has a crime rate significantly 41% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
35.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
3.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
4.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
21.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
26.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in BN3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BN3 has 21 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Goldstone Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Hove Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
West Hove Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
Brunswick Primary School Primary Requires improvement mi
Aldrington CofE Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

3

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

283,870

Population

62

Median Age

26%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
26.0%
Private rent
31.0%
Social rent
15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BN3 are 326.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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326.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

89%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BN3 is collected by Brighton Council. The Band D rate is £2,081/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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BN3 — HOVE

Area Summary

BN3 (HOVE) offers above-average property prices (£549,789, 92% above national average), higher-than-average crime (41% above national average), 21 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (326 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about BN3 HOVE

What is the average house price in BN3 HOVE?
The average house price in BN3 (HOVE) is £549,789, based on 4151 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 92% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 0.6% over the past year.
Is BN3 HOVE a safe area to live?
Crime in BN3 is above the national average (114.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (35.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (21.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of BN3 HOVE?
The population of BN3 (HOVE) is approximately 283,870 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 26% of homes are owner-occupied, 31% are privately rented, and 15% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in BN3?
The average broadband download speed in BN3 is 326 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 89%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in BN3 HOVE?
There are 21 schools in or near BN3. 14% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

Nearby Postcodes

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HENFIELD

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