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85 Holmes Avenue, Hove, BN3 7LE

UPRN:22018141Semi-Detached House4 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: D (64)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 2d ago (2026-11-01T12:49:55.696279+00:00)Planning· 8mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-02-27)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Amenities· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refreshCouncil Tax· 6mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T09:33:12.870431+00:00)
85 Holmes Avenue, Hove, BN3 7LE

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
2 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£751,000
£713k - £788kHigh
Estimate
£751k
Range
£713k – £788k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,850
£3k - £3k
Monthly
£2,850
Yield
4.55%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

85 Holmes Avenue earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 81/100. Investment score 69/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is good (79/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
81/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
69/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
21/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
79/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 40Bike 53
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£751,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,850
Gross Yield4.55%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-1.0%
5y Growth+1.4%
10y Growth+2.7%
Last Sold Price£610,000 (2021-02-12)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0BN3 7LE
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • BH2026/00373
    Certificate of lawfulness for proposed roof alterations/extensions including hip to gable extension with dormer to rear roofslope and rooflights to front roof slope.
    Pending
  • BH2026/00399
    Erection of proposed single storey rear/side extension.
    Pending
  • BH2026/00276
    Erection of a new single storey building for a flexible use for the sale of bulky goods retail (Use Class E), and/or retail showroom (Use Class E), and/or storage (Use Class B8) and/or storage with trade counter (Use Class B8).
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership57.8%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2021-02-12
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
5 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£33,506
Population Density5,686 /km²
Owner Occupied84%
Age Distribution
0-15 20%16-64 62%65+ 18%
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Schools Nearby

  • Goldstone Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Blatchington Mill School
    0.3 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Aldrington CofE Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre
    0.5 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

3 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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  • 91 Holmes Avenue
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