The Drive, Hove
House prices, sold prices and local information for BN3 6GE, BN3 3PF, BN3 3JD.
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At a glance
370 property sales on The Drive, Hove have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 28 homes sold here for an average of £353,366. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £325,205. Average sale prices rose from £286,699 in 2016 to £338,830 in 2026 (+18%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 34% below the Hove average of £534,684 over the same period. 72 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 61 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 99% flat, 1% detached, 1% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on The Drive range from £90,000 to £2,000,000. 3% of homes sold here were freehold and 97% leasehold. Of 191 streets in Hove with at least two sales in the last year, The Drive ranks 153rd for average price.
House prices on The Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all BN3 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 3% freehold and 97% leasehold across 420 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 366 | £325,205 | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Detached | 2 | £1,860,000 | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £852,500 | 22 Sep 2023 |
Sold prices on The Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 12, Homedrive House, The Drive BN3 6GE | 25 Aug 2026 | £115,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 8, 58, The Drive BN3 3PD | 21 Aug 2026 | £425,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 7, Copthorne Court, 44, The Drive BN3 3JD | 6 Aug 2026 | £300,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, 62, The Drive BN3 3PE | 24 Jul 2026 | £400,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 21, Copthorne Court, 44, The Drive BN3 3JD | 7 Jul 2026 | £375,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 18, Grove Court, 37 - 39, The Drive BN3 3JG | 1 Jul 2026 | £335,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 59, The Drive BN3 3PF | 26 Jun 2026 | £1,925,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Flat 5, 99, The Drive BN3 6GE | 21 May 2026 | £108,750 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, 81, The Drive BN3 6GE | 20 May 2026 | £265,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 7, Hereford Court, 61, The Drive BN3 3PF | 30 Apr 2026 | £365,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 6, West View, The Drive BN3 6JB | 17 Apr 2026 | £353,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 8, Hereford Court, 61, The Drive BN3 3PF | 15 Apr 2026 | £345,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 11, 81, The Drive BN3 6GE | 31 Mar 2026 | £257,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, Harley Court, 49, The Drive BN3 3JE | 30 Mar 2026 | £325,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, 72, The Drive BN3 3PE | 27 Mar 2026 | £235,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 50, Homedrive House, The Drive BN3 6GE | 16 Mar 2026 | £135,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 14, 65, The Drive BN3 3PF | 27 Feb 2026 | £770,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 33, Devonshire Court, The Drive BN3 6GT | 25 Feb 2026 | £255,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, Normandy House, 18, The Drive BN3 3JB | 24 Feb 2026 | £260,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, 56, The Drive BN3 3PD | 30 Jan 2026 | £820,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 15, West View, The Drive BN3 6JB | 27 Jan 2026 | £410,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 31, Bowen Court, 31 - 35, The Drive BN3 3JF | 5 Jan 2026 | £250,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 13, Grove Court, 37 - 39, The Drive BN3 3JG | 5 Jan 2026 | £350,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 14, 52 - 54, The Drive BN3 3PD | 5 Dec 2025 | £265,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, Kings Gate, 111, The Drive BN3 6FU | 21 Nov 2025 | £390,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 22, Hereford Court, 61, The Drive BN3 3PF | 14 Nov 2025 | £318,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 60, Homedrive House, The Drive BN3 6GE | 3 Nov 2025 | £175,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, 58, The Drive BN3 3PD | 31 Oct 2025 | £967,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 18, Baltimore Court, 74, The Drive BN3 3PR | 31 Oct 2025 | £325,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 12, Copthorne Court, 44, The Drive BN3 3JD | 17 Oct 2025 | £365,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 6, 77, The Drive BN3 3PG | 25 Sep 2025 | £307,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, 81, The Drive BN3 6GE | 27 Aug 2025 | £259,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, 77, The Drive BN3 3PG | 12 Aug 2025 | £585,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, 99, The Drive BN3 6GE | 31 Jul 2025 | £1,500,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 15, Grasshoppers, 87, The Drive BN3 6FY | 24 Jul 2025 | £275,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 8, Bowen Court, 31 - 35, The Drive BN3 3JF | 23 Jul 2025 | £320,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 28, Baltimore Court, 74, The Drive BN3 3PR | 16 Jul 2025 | £321,531 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 27, Baltimore Court, 74, The Drive BN3 3PR | 11 Jul 2025 | £360,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 25, Grove Court, 37 - 39, The Drive BN3 3JG | 10 Jul 2025 | £365,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 16, Marlborough Court, 46 - 48, The Drive BN3 3JX | 10 Jul 2025 | £204,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 9, Kings Gate, 111, The Drive BN3 6FU | 27 Jun 2025 | £387,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 44, Bowen Court, 31 - 35, The Drive BN3 3JF | 25 Jun 2025 | £430,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 32, Drive Lodge, 68 - 70, The Drive BN3 3PS | 16 Jun 2025 | £455,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 22, Normandy House, 18, The Drive BN3 3JB | 13 May 2025 | £375,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 16, Grove Court, 37 - 39, The Drive BN3 3JG | 30 Apr 2025 | £365,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, 58, The Drive BN3 3PD | 31 Mar 2025 | £282,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 14, Homedrive House, The Drive BN3 6GE | 31 Mar 2025 | £105,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| East Consulting Rooms, 72, The Drive BN3 3PE | 28 Mar 2025 | £247,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 8, Copthorne Court, 44, The Drive BN3 3JD | 28 Mar 2025 | £330,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 29, Devonshire Court, The Drive BN3 6GT | 28 Mar 2025 | £295,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 7, Copthorne Court, 44, The Drive | £90,000 (Jul 2016) → £300,000 (Aug 2026) | +233% over 10 yrs |
| Flat 5, 99, The Drive | £240,000 (Apr 2021) → £108,750 (May 2026) | -55% over 5 yrs |
| Flat 7, Hereford Court, 61, The Drive | £310,000 (Dec 2017) → £330,000 (Feb 2021) → £365,000 (Apr 2026) | +18% over 8 yrs |
| Flat 6, West View, The Drive | £275,000 (Jun 2017) → £330,000 (Dec 2019) → £353,000 (Apr 2026) | +28% over 9 yrs |
| Flat 8, Hereford Court, 61, The Drive | £270,000 (Jul 2016) → £345,000 (Apr 2026) | +28% over 10 yrs |
| Flat 5, Harley Court, 49, The Drive | £237,500 (Jun 2020) → £325,000 (Mar 2026) | +37% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 50, Homedrive House, The Drive | £135,000 (Jan 2018) → £135,000 (Mar 2026) | +0% over 8 yrs |
| Flat 14, 65, The Drive | £790,000 (Jan 2024) → £770,000 (Feb 2026) | -3% over 2 yrs |
| 33, Devonshire Court, The Drive | £250,000 (Apr 2017) → £255,000 (Feb 2026) | +2% over 9 yrs |
| Flat 3, 56, The Drive | £795,000 (Apr 2021) → £820,000 (Jan 2026) | +3% over 5 yrs |
| Flat 22, Hereford Court, 61, The Drive | £300,000 (Jul 2019) → £318,000 (Nov 2025) | +6% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 60, Homedrive House, The Drive | £167,500 (Nov 2017) → £195,000 (Nov 2020) → £220,000 (Aug 2024) → £175,000 (Nov 2025) | +4% over 8 yrs |
| Flat 3, 77, The Drive | £530,000 (Sep 2022) → £585,000 (Aug 2025) | +10% over 3 yrs |
| Flat 15, Grasshoppers, 87, The Drive | £259,000 (Jan 2020) → £275,000 (Jul 2025) | +6% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 28, Baltimore Court, 74, The Drive | £350,000 (Aug 2020) → £321,531 (Jul 2025) | -8% over 5 yrs |
| Flat 27, Baltimore Court, 74, The Drive | £320,000 (Oct 2018) → £360,000 (Jul 2025) | +13% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 32, Drive Lodge, 68 - 70, The Drive | £380,000 (Apr 2023) → £455,000 (Jun 2025) | +20% over 2 yrs |
| 29, Devonshire Court, The Drive | £250,000 (May 2016) → £295,000 (Mar 2025) | +18% over 9 yrs |
| Flat 7, Harley Court, 49, The Drive | £263,500 (Aug 2018) → £300,000 (Feb 2025) | +14% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 14, 50, The Drive | £240,000 (Mar 2019) → £296,500 (Oct 2024) | +24% over 6 yrs |
| 26, Bowen Court, 31 - 35, The Drive | £360,000 (Jan 2017) → £420,000 (Jul 2024) | +17% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 2A, 47, The Drive | £223,000 (Nov 2017) → £215,000 (Apr 2022) → £207,000 (May 2024) | -7% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 9, 63, The Drive | £190,000 (Oct 2016) → £252,500 (May 2024) | +33% over 8 yrs |
| Flat 1, Harley Court, 49, The Drive | £309,000 (Sep 2016) → £329,000 (Jan 2024) | +6% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 5, Grasshoppers, 87, The Drive | £220,000 (Oct 2018) → £275,000 (Dec 2023) | +25% over 5 yrs |
| Flat 6, 99, The Drive | £600,000 (Jul 2020) → £705,000 (Nov 2023) | +18% over 3 yrs |
| Flat 4, Homedrive House, The Drive | £227,000 (Sep 2021) → £228,000 (Oct 2023) | +0% over 2 yrs |
| Flat 20, West View, The Drive | £240,000 (Apr 2017) → £400,000 (Apr 2019) → £442,000 (Sep 2023) | +84% over 6 yrs |
| 33, Marlborough Court, 46 - 48, The Drive | £250,000 (Apr 2021) → £285,000 (Aug 2023) | +14% over 2 yrs |
| Flat 3, 99, The Drive | £300,000 (Jun 2019) → £330,000 (Aug 2023) | +10% over 4 yrs |
Showing the 30 most recent of 72 homes with more than one sale.
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Crime and flood risk near The Drive
Crime
743 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Drive in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 186 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 184 |
| Shoplifting | 91 |
| Public order | 74 |
| Other theft | 57 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 37 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
The Drive is not in or near any Environment Agency flood warning or alert area.
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near The Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Montessori Place 165 pupils | Other independent school | 1–19 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School 2,657 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School 436 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove 262 pupils | Other independent school Anglican | 3–13 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School 648 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Brunswick Primary School 586 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.5 mi |
| Windlesham School 128 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove 614 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Hove station 0.2 mi · 4 min walk
- Aldrington station 0.7 mi · 15 min walk
- Preston Park station 0.9 mi · 17 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Upper Drive (opp, The Drive) 1 min walk
- Old Shoreham Road (S-bound, The Drive) 1 min walk
- The Drive (adj, Old Shoreham Road) 2 min walk
- The Upper Drive (adj, The Drive) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Trinity Medical Centre
1 Goldstone Villas, Hove · 0.4 mi - Charter Medical Centre
88 Davigdor Road, Hove · 0.6 mi - Beaconsfield Medical Practice
175 Preston Road, Brighton · 0.8 mi - Stanford Medical Centre
175 Preston Road, Brighton · 0.8 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Hove Denmark Villas Express · 0.2 mi
- Lidl Lidl Brighton Gold Stone Retail Park · 0.4 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Hove Droveway Express · 0.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Blatchington Road · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Traherne Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Trinity Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Boots · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- Goodwood Court Dental Surgery · 0.3 mi
- Tate Centre · 0.4 mi
- Eaton Road Dental Practice · 0.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 9 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 57.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 36.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 6.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 880 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 67.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 18.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,850 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 82% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 75% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 92% |
Share of homes across Brighton and Hove with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Energy ratings and home sizes on The Drive
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Who lives around The Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | Brighton and Hove | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85.4% | 85.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 3.9% | 4.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 2.2% | 2% |
Religion
| Here | Brighton and Hove | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.5% | 55.2% |
| Christian | 35.5% | 30.9% |
| Not answered | 8% | 7.1% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 1% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 0.8% |
Country of birth
| Here | Brighton and Hove | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.2% | 80.4% |
| Born outside the UK | 20.8% | 19.6% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Brighton and Hove | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 53.9% | 44.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 13.1% | 19.7% |
| No qualifications | 12.3% | 12.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 8.6% | 10.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 6.3% | 7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Other qualifications | 2.6% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | Brighton and Hove | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.9% | 50.2% |
| Good health | 32% | 33.2% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Brighton and Hove | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 46.5% | 42.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 36.1% | 37.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 15% | 15.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 2.5% | 4.1% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Brighton and Hove.
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