What homes actually cost in Hove, why prices vary across the town, and how to make sense of the data.
Hove is among the more expensive places to buy property in the south-east of England, outside London. The combination of seafront location, good rail connections to London, and a genuine shortage of houses has pushed prices well above the national average. But the town is not a single market: a flat in Hangleton can cost half the price of a comparable flat in Brunswick Town, even though both technically carry a Hove address.
Based on Land Registry UK House Price Index data for Brighton & Hove, average sold prices across the city in 2025–26 are approximately:
These are city-wide averages. Hove-specific streets typically run 10–20% above the Brighton & Hove average for the same property type, particularly for seafront and central locations. Properties in the northern neighbourhoods (Hangleton, outer Hove Park) can run below the city average despite their Hove address.
The clearest way to think about Hove prices is by understanding the main factors that move values: distance from the seafront, period character, proximity to Hove station, and postcode desirability.
Brunswick Town consistently commands the highest prices in Hove. A two-bedroom flat in a Regency conversion on Brunswick Square can reach £500,000 or more; full townhouses start around £1 million. Cliftonville and Westbourne Villas are slightly more affordable but remain in the upper tier: two-bedroom flats typically £330,000–£450,000, three-bedroom houses £620,000–£850,000.
Poets Corner and the Hove Park area represent the mid-range family market. Two-bedroom Victorian terraces in Poets Corner run around £380,000–£480,000; a three-bedroom Edwardian semi near Hove Park is typically £460,000–£610,000. The Wish Road area offers similar property at slightly lower prices, reflecting the longer walk to Hove station.
Aldrington and the Portslade border area offer the most accessible prices in the BN3 postcode. A two-bedroom terrace in Aldrington is typically £360,000–£450,000; in the Portslade border area, £290,000–£380,000. Hangleton to the north-west provides the best value for family houses, with three-bedroom semis around £400,000–£520,000.
Several factors consistently support values in Hove and create the internal price hierarchy:
Brighton & Hove has generally tracked above the national average for price growth over the past 20 years, driven by London overspill, the appeal of coastal living, and sustained demand from commuters. There have been pauses and modest corrections during major economic events (2008 financial crisis, 2022–23 rate rises), but the long-term trajectory has been upward. The most recent HPI data shows the city broadly stable to modestly positive in 2025–26 following the rate-driven correction of 2022–23.
Averages and ranges can only take you so far. Actual sale prices vary enormously based on condition, floor level (for flats), garden size, and how recently a property was last refurbished. For a rough estimate on a specific property type and postcode in Hove, try our free online valuation tool. For a precise figure, a local estate agent's valuation (typically free) will be more accurate for your specific circumstances.