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BN3 8GL

Downland Drive - BN3 8GL

Last updated Jul 2026

Key Postcode Insights

BN3 8GL is a residential postcode situated on Downland Drive, Hove, BN3 with 32 addresses.

It ranks as the 856th largest and 37th most expensive of the 1,368 postcodes in the BN3 area. The most common property type is a mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979.

The postcode contains a total of 32 properties: 1 house and 31 flats.

Ave. Sale Price
£209,528
10 Year change
up 10.9%
Ave. Rental Price
£1,068pcm
10 Year change
up 40.0%
Ave. £ per ft²
£365/ft²
Ave. Gross Yield
6.1%/year/yr
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Explore Propertiesin BN3 8GL

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Sales Market Trends

The last sale in BN3 8GL sold for £199,000 on 21st June 2019. Since then prices are up an average of 8.1%.

The current average value in the postcode is £209,528.
The BN3 8GL Sales Market has increased by 10.9% over the last 10 years.

PeriodYear on YearAverage Price
June 2026-3.3%£209,528
June 20252%£216,587
June 2024-2.4%£212,246
June 2023-3%£217,382
June 202210%£224,143
June 20214.8%£203,801
June 20203%£194,479
June 2019-0.7%£188,774
June 2018-1.7%£190,053
June 20172.3%£193,338
June 201611%£188,945
June 201510.4%£170,280
June 201410.1%£154,295
June 20132.9%£140,160
June 20123.9%£136,203
June 2011-1.9%£131,098
June 201013.6%£133,651
June 2009-14.4%£117,619
June 2008-3.3%£137,470
June 20070%£142,192
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Rental Market Trends

The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,068.
The BN3 8GL Rental Market has increased by 40.0% over the last 10 years.

PeriodYear on YearAverage Price
June 20263.4%£1,068pcm
June 20254.6%£1,033pcm
June 20243.9%£988pcm
June 20235.3%£951pcm
June 20229.3%£903pcm
June 20215.4%£826pcm
June 20201.4%£784pcm
June 20190.8%£773pcm
June 20181%£767pcm
June 2017-0.6%£759pcm
June 20164.4%£763pcm
June 20155%£731pcm
June 20144%£696pcm
June 20132.6%£670pcm
June 20122%£653pcm
June 20113.4%£640pcm
June 20105.6%£618pcm
June 2009-6.1%£586pcm
June 20082.7%£624pcm
June 20070%£607pcm
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Sales History

The last sale was on 21st June 2019 for £199,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 8.1%. The postcode has had a total of 14 sales since 1995.

BN3 8GL has seen no sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.

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Nearby Postcodes

BN3 8GL is the 856th largest and the 37th most expensive postcode out of the 1,368 postcodes in the BN3 area.

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Property Types

  • 30 mid-century flats built between 1936 and 1979
  • 2 early-century flats built between 1912 and 1935
  • mid-century flat (30)
  • early-century flat (2)
Energy Efficiency

Energy Efficiency

  • Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 23 properties.
  • The most common rating is C.
  • A (0)
  • E (0)
  • B (0)
  • F (0)
  • C (19)
  • G (0)
  • D (4)
  • No EPC (9)
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Schools Nearby

Schools Nearby

The nearest primary school to BN3 8GL is West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School, which is 200 metres away.
  • West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School
    200 m away
  • Hangleton Primary School
    700 m away
  • Aldrington CofE Primary School
    1.1 km away
The nearest secondary school is King's School, which is 300 metres away.
  • King's School
    300 m away
  • Blatchington Mill School
    1.0 km away
  • Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre
    1.4 km away
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Source: Ofsted 2026
Public Transport Nearby

Public Transport Nearby

The closest station to BN3 8GL is Aldrington station, which is 1.9 kilometres away.

  • Aldrington
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    1.9 km away
  • Portslade
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    2.2 km away
  • Hove
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    2.3 km away
  • Preston Park
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    2.5 km away
Source: National Rail