Our Data Sources
1, Merlin Close, Hove has a single entry in the Land Registry from September 2020 and a single entry in the EPC database dated June 2020.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 1, Merlin Close, Hove would be worth £662,934, with a potential rental value of £2,865 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £587,170, with a rental value of £2,538 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Plot Size
1, Merlin Close, Hove occupies a 266 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 12 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 2nd largest.
Energy Efficiency
1, Merlin Close, Hove has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 29 Jun 2020.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
1, Merlin Close, Hove last changed hands on 2nd September 2020, selling for £480,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 12.4% since September 2020.
- Sold Sep 2020£480,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 155 sales of comparable properties within 520 metres of 1, Merlin Close, Hove since 2015.
Most recently, 4, Kestrel Close, Hove, BN3 6NS, a freehold house, sold at £625,000 on the 20th November 2025.
Read more about house prices in BN3.
- Sold Nov 2025£625,000 | 3 Bed House4, Kestrel Close, Hove, BN3 6NS4, Kestrel Close, Hove, BN3 6NS
- Sold Jul 2025£670,000 | 3 Bed House3, Fulmar Close, Hove, BN3 6NW3, Fulmar Close, Hove, BN3 6NW
- Sold Jan 2025£556,000 | 4 Bed House80, Compton Road, Brighton, BN1 5AN80, Compton Road, Brighton, BN1 5AN
- Sold Oct 2024£705,000 | 3 Bed House57, The Martlet, Hove, BN3 6NT57, The Martlet, Hove, BN3 6NT
- Sold Sep 2023£615,000 | 3 Bed House5, Fulmar Close, Hove, BN3 6NW5, Fulmar Close, Hove, BN3 6NW
Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Explore Nearby Properties
The surrounding properties have an average estimated value of £592,912, ranging from £369,097 to £914,377.
- 77 The Upper Drive
3 Bed House | 7 m | Est. Value: £537,463
- 75 The Upper Drive
3 Bed House | 13 m | Est. Value: £543,526
- 2 Merlin Close
3 Bed House | 16 m | Est. Value: £583,291
- 73 The Upper Drive
3 Bed House | 17 m | Est. Value: £540,502
- 3 Merlin Close
3 Bed House | 23 m | Est. Value: £583,291
Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 1, Merlin Close, Hove as the 6th largest and the 6th most expensive of the 12 addresses on Merlin Close, Hove, BN3.
Against the BN3 postcode district average, it is £145k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School300 m away
- Stanford Infant School400 m away
- St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School1.0 km away
- Cardinal Newman Catholic School200 m away
- Dorothy Stringer School1.5 km away
- Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre1.6 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Preston Park|800 m away
- Hove|1.0 km away
- London Road (Brighton)|1.5 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show ultrafast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a Very Low risk of flooding.












