BN3Brighton and Hove

Portslade & West Hove

Portslade & West Hove investment guide. Average gross yield 4.1%, landlord's market rental demand.

4.1%avg gross yield

£429kavg sold price (1279 sales, 12mo)

Landlord's marketrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated May 2026

Average Gross Yield

4.1%

+4.1% vs Brighton and Hove avg (0.0%)

Average Asking Price

£429,423

high confidence (1279 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£1,794

2-bed · 3-bed £2,141 · 5.6% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£517

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in BN3

1-bed

£1,260

per month

5.8% yield

2-bed

£1,794

per month

5.6% yield

3-bed

£2,141

per month

4.5% yield

4-bed

£2,895

per month

4.5% yield

Ownership mix

BN3 vs UK average · 40,636 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

Landlord-heavy: 37% privately rented (btl) (17pp higher than the UK average of 20%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

24.4%(UK 32.9%)

-8.5pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

28.0%(UK 29.7%)

-1.7pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

37.4%(UK 20.3%)

+17.1pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

10.2%(UK 17.1%)

-6.9pp vs UK

Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in BN3

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	4.0%	£612,758	£2,053
Semi-detached →	4.0%	£675,994	£2,244
Detached →	2.6%	£985,000	£2,161
Flat →	6.6%	£313,116	£1,715

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About Portslade & West Hove (BN3, Brighton and Hove)

BN3 attracts property investors seeking solid yields in an established residential area west of central Brighton. With an average gross yield of 4.1% and asking prices around £429k, the area offers accessible entry points compared to prime Brighton postcodes, particularly for 1-bed properties yielding 5.8%.

The neighbourhood supports a landlord's market with strong rental demand across all property types. Tenants range from young professionals and students to families, with 1-bed and 2-bed units commanding the most competitive rental returns (5.6-5.8%), suggesting a healthy supply of working-age renters seeking affordable Brighton accommodation.

Investors should note that larger properties (3-4 beds) show noticeably lower yields at 4.5%, which may reflect higher acquisition costs relative to rental growth. Market conditions favour smaller units; those considering family homes should carefully assess local school catchments and family amenity provision to justify premium prices.

Sold Price Trend - BN3

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

-14.5% over 2 years

Flip Activity - BN3

Same property bought and sold within 18 months, last 24 months

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+56.2%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

12 mo

Flip rate

0.7%

of all sales

Recent case studies

st leonards road

Flat

Bought Feb 25

£235k

Sold Jan 26

£375k

10 mo+61.6%*

Gross 59.6%

west way

Semi

Bought Mar 25

£400k

Sold Dec 25

£590k

9 mo+49.7%*

Gross 47.5%

frith road

Terraced

Bought Apr 25

£410k

Sold Nov 25

£715k

7 mo+74.0%*

payne avenue

Terraced

Bought Aug 24

£340k

Sold Sept 25

£650k

13 mo+86.6%*

Gross 91.2%

grand avenue

Flat

Bought Nov 24

£365k

Sold Aug 25

£545k

9 mo+47.4%*

Gross 49.3%

lawrence road

Flat

Bought May 24

£340k

Sold Aug 25

£555k

15 mo+56.2%*

Gross 63.2%

* Real uplift after ONS regional House Price Index adjustment. Freehold and leasehold included; leasehold flips flagged as lease-extension status is not verifiable from public data. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.

Planning & Licensing - BN3

Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district

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Article 4 Direction (HMO)Not in effect

HMOs of up to 6 occupants (C4 use class) can be created without planning permission in this area.

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Selective LicensingNot in effect

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Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect

Article 4 directions cover parts of Brighton and Hove. The exact street-level coverage varies — confirm with the council before exchanging.

Planning information is for guidance only. Always verify with the local planning authority before purchasing. Data correct as of April 2026.

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