Somerhill Avenue - BN3 1RJ
Key Postcode Insights
BN3 1RJ is a residential postcode situated on Somerhill Avenue, Hove, BN3 with 15 addresses.
It ranks as the 323rd largest and 1237th most expensive of the 1,368 postcodes in the BN3 area. The most common property type is a early-century flat built between 1912 and 1935.
The postcode contains a total of 15 properties: 7 houses, 6 flats and 2 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £782,526
- 10 Year change
- up 10.9%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £3,108pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 38.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £551/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.8%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
BN3 1RJ is a residential postcode situated on Somerhill Avenue, Hove, BN3 with 15 addresses.
It ranks as the 323rd largest and 1237th most expensive of the 1,368 postcodes in the BN3 area. The most common property type is a early-century flat built between 1912 and 1935.
The postcode contains a total of 15 properties: 7 houses, 6 flats and 2 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £782,526
- 10 Year change
- up 10.9%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £3,108pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 38.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £551/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.8%/year/yr
Explore Properties in BN3 1RJ
- 2 South View Somerhill Avenue
4 Bed Modern House
- 3 South View Somerhill Avenue
4 Bed Modern House
- 4 South View Somerhill Avenue
4 Bed Mid-century House
- 1 Somerhill Avenue
5 Bed Early-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in BN3 1RJ sold for £740,000 on 24th May 2024. Since then prices are down an average of 4.0%.
The current average value in the postcode is £782,526.
The BN3 1RJ Sales Market has increased by 10.9% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -3.2% | £782,526 |
| June 2025 | -0.7% | £808,068 |
| June 2024 | -1.7% | £814,069 |
| June 2023 | -1% | £828,540 |
| June 2022 | 8.6% | £836,655 |
| June 2021 | 5.6% | £770,381 |
| June 2020 | 2.3% | £729,224 |
| June 2019 | -0.2% | £713,126 |
| June 2018 | -0.3% | £714,218 |
| June 2017 | 1.5% | £716,449 |
| June 2016 | 9.9% | £705,879 |
| June 2015 | 9.4% | £642,234 |
| June 2014 | 11.9% | £586,933 |
| June 2013 | 2% | £524,616 |
| June 2012 | 2.6% | £514,465 |
| June 2011 | -0.2% | £501,595 |
| June 2010 | 14.4% | £502,443 |
| June 2009 | -9.9% | £439,337 |
| June 2008 | -3.4% | £487,862 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £504,806 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £3,108.
The BN3 1RJ Rental Market has increased by 38.0% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.8% | £3,108pcm |
| June 2025 | 2.2% | £3,023pcm |
| June 2024 | 2.4% | £2,957pcm |
| June 2023 | 5.7% | £2,886pcm |
| June 2022 | 10.2% | £2,731pcm |
| June 2021 | 7.2% | £2,478pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.5% | £2,311pcm |
| June 2019 | 2.3% | £2,300pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.8% | £2,247pcm |
| June 2017 | -1.1% | £2,229pcm |
| June 2016 | 3.7% | £2,253pcm |
| June 2015 | 4.6% | £2,173pcm |
| June 2014 | 3.7% | £2,078pcm |
| June 2013 | 0.9% | £2,004pcm |
| June 2012 | 2.5% | £1,986pcm |
| June 2011 | 5.4% | £1,938pcm |
| June 2010 | 8% | £1,839pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.1% | £1,704pcm |
| June 2008 | 3.8% | £1,795pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £1,730pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 24th May 2024 for £740,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 4.0%.
BN3 1RJ has had 3 sales since 1995, with 1 in the last three years and none in the last twelve months.
- Sold May 2024£740,000 | 4 Bed House4 South View, Somerhill Avenue, Hove, BN3 1RJ4 South View, Somerhill Avenue, Hove, BN3 1RJ
- Sold Feb 2022£2,020,000 | 5 Bed House7, Somerhill Avenue, Hove, BN3 1RJ7, Somerhill Avenue, Hove, BN3 1RJ
- Sold Mar 2018£190,000 | 1 Bed FlatFlat 5, 2, Somerhill Avenue, Hove, BN3 1RJFlat 5, 2, Somerhill Avenue, Hove, BN3 1RJ
Nearby Postcodes
BN3 1RJ is the 323rd largest and the 1237th most expensive postcode out of the 1,368 postcodes in the BN3 area.
- BN3 1RW, Somerhill Avenue, Hove, BN3BN3 1RW78 Addresses|41 m away
- BN3 1RT, Somerhill Avenue, Hove, BN3BN3 1RT3 Addresses|42 m away
- BN3 1WD, Chatsworth Square, Hove, BN3BN3 1WD6 Addresses|45 m away
- BN3 1RQ, Holland Road, Hove, BN3BN3 1RQ20 Addresses|47 m away
- BN3 1JS, Holland Road, Hove, BN3BN3 1JS7 Addresses|62 m away
Property Types
- 2 modern houses built after 1980
- 1 mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979
- 4 early-century houses built between 1912 and 1935
- 6 early-century flats built between 1912 and 1935
- 2 other addresses of unknown type
- modern house (2)
- mid-century house (1)
- early-century house (4)
- early-century flat (6)
- Unknown (2)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 13 properties.
- The most common rating is E.
- A (0)
- E (5)
- B (0)
- F (2)
- C (3)
- G (0)
- D (3)
- No EPC (2)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Feb 2022£2,020,000 | 5 Bed House7, Somerhill Avenue, Hove, BN3 1RJ7, Somerhill Avenue, Hove, BN3 1RJ
- Sold Mar 2017£1,260,000 | 5 Bed House3, Somerhill Avenue, Hove, BN3 1RJ3, Somerhill Avenue, Hove, BN3 1RJ
- Sold Dec 2016£1,120,000 | 5 Bed House5, Somerhill Avenue, Hove, BN3 1RJ5, Somerhill Avenue, Hove, BN3 1RJ
Schools Nearby
- Brunswick Primary School100 m away
- Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School700 m away
- St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School900 m away
- Cardinal Newman Catholic School700 m away
- Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre1.8 km away
- Blatchington Mill School2.2 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to BN3 1RJ is Hove station, which is 1.0 kilometres away.
- Hove|1.0 km away
- Brighton|1.3 km away
- Aldrington|1.7 km away
- Preston Park|1.7 km away
