Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the BN3 postcode area, covering Hove and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£283,288
Median price
£236,250
5-year trend
+68.1%
Total sales
63,332
The BN3 area has 1,333 individual postcodes with 63,332 registered sales. Prices are +29.0% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Hove. The five-year price movement is +68.1%.
A coastal Sussex town adjoining Brighton with elegant Regency squares, direct trains to London Victoria and a more residential alternative to its neighbour.
🚆 Main station
Hove
⏱️ London commute
~60 min by train
🏫 Notable school
Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College
With an average of £283,288, BN3 is a mid-range area, +29.0% below the national average. Mid-range areas typically offer a broad selection of property types for first-time buyers and second-steppers. The dataset includes 63,332 recorded sales across 1,333 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in BN3 is +68.1%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
BN3 3EA
£173,404 avg · 253 sales
BN3 1DE
£176,519 avg · 239 sales
BN3 1DF
£201,571 avg · 239 sales
BN3 1HJ
£236,772 avg · 234 sales
BN3 1DH
£171,487 avg · 222 sales
BN3 3PB
£231,398 avg · 216 sales
BN3 3EL
£144,466 avg · 214 sales
BN3 3WP
£189,960 avg · 213 sales
BN3 1DG
£212,637 avg · 211 sales
This BN3 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: August 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the BN3 postcode area is £283,288, based on 63,332 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Hove.
Properties in BN3 average £283,288, which is +29.0% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
The median price (£236,250) is 16.6% below the average (£283,288), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in BN3 have moved +68.1% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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