Our Data Sources
7, Merlin Close, Hove has 2 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in March 2022 and a single entry in the EPC database dated July 2017.
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
The condition of a property plays an important role in determining its value, with the degree of impact varying by property type, size and location.
For 7, Merlin Close, Hove, we estimate a market value of £704,386 and a rental value of £3,044 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £623,885 and £2,696 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 7, Merlin Close, Hove as measuring 184 m2.
That makes it the 6th largest plot in the postcode, where all 12 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
7, Merlin Close, Hove has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 24 Jul 2017.
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
The most recent sale of 7, Merlin Close, Hove completed on 21st March 2022 at £675,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold twice.
Values of comparable properties have dropped by 24.2% over the period since March 2022.
- Sold Mar 2022£675,000
- Sold Mar 2018£547,900
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2010 133 properties similar to 7, Merlin Close, Hove have sold within a radius of 530 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 24th February 2026, was 20, Compton Road, Brighton, BN1 5AN, a freehold house which sold for £880,000.
Read more about house prices in BN3.
- Sold Feb 2026£880,000 | 4 Bed House20, Compton Road, Brighton, BN1 5AN20, Compton Road, Brighton, BN1 5AN
- Sold Jan 2025£556,000 | 4 Bed House80, Compton Road, Brighton, BN1 5AN80, Compton Road, Brighton, BN1 5AN
- Sold Sep 2024£780,000 | 3 Bed House36, The Martlet, Hove, BN3 6NT36, The Martlet, Hove, BN3 6NT
- Sold Oct 2023£732,000 | 4 Bed House6, Merlin Close, Hove, BN3 6NU6, Merlin Close, Hove, BN3 6NU
- Sold Jul 2023£675,000 | 4 Bed House7, Kestrel Close, Hove, BN3 6NS7, Kestrel Close, Hove, BN3 6NS
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 £683,413, ranging from £566,913 to £821,704.
- 6 Merlin Close
4 Bed House | 6 m | Est. Value: £711,270
- 8 Merlin Close
4 Bed House | 8 m | Est. Value: £671,396
- 9 Merlin Close
4 Bed House | 15 m | Est. Value: £678,513
- 41 The Martlet
4 Bed House | 24 m | Est. Value: £821,704
- 39 The Martlet
4 Bed House | 26 m | Est. Value: £733,249
Location Comparison
Of the 12 addresses on Merlin Close, Hove, BN3, 7, Merlin Close, Hove comes out as the 5th largest and the 5th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £185k more expensive than the average property across the BN3 district.
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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
Broadband here reaches ultrafast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.












