2, Princes Square, BN3 4GE

2 Princes Square is a 377 m² / 4,058 sq ft detached home in Hove. It sold for £2,775,000 in September 2017. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £3,119k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £1,855k to £2,692k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 1 June 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Sep 2017 £2,775,000 17.2% 15.6%
Jun 2014 £1,655,000 na na
Floor plan

Archived estate agent floor plan for 2, Princes Square.

Floorplan 2
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Internal area
377 square metres (4,058 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £7,360 per square metre (£684 per square foot) in Sep 2017. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £8,274 per square metre (£769 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Sep 2017 £2,775,000 £7,361 £3,119,472 £8,274
Jun 2014 £1,655,000 £4,390 £2,296,202 £6,091

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 377 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £3,119,472. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Hove are now selling for between £4,920 and £7,140 per square metre (£457 and £663 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 377 m², this implies a valuation between £1,855,000 and £2,692,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
6
Type
Detached
Council tax band
H
Plot size
745 square metres (8,019 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Archived listings
History:
Archived sales listing for 2 Princes Square. Advertised on multiple portals. It was added on 01/02/2017. It last appeared May 2017.
Photos:

There are 20 archived estate agent listing photos for 2 Princes Square.

Photos for 2 Princes Square
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 5 bedrooms
Planning applications
Planning ref:
October 2018 BH2018/02676
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
2 Princes Square Hove
Description:
Installation of dormer to south elevation.
Planning ref:
August 2018 BH2018/01273
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application refused
Address:
2 Princes Square Hove
Description:
Replacement of existing windows & installation of rooflights to front, side & rear elevations.
Planning ref:
August 2018 BH2018/01838
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application refused
Address:
2 Princes Square Hove
Description:
Roof alterations incorporating installation of a dormer with a Juliet balcony to the South elevation and re-modelling of existing elevations.
Planning ref:
October 2004 BH2004/02735/FP
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
2 Princes Square, Hove, (Oak Lodge 2 Princes Square Hove)
Description:
Creation of first floor bay to south elevation.
Planning ref:
July 2004 BH2004/01626/FP
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application refused
Address:
2 Princes Square, Hove, (Oak Lodge 2 Princes Square Hove)
Description:
Extension to existing rear dormer and creation of first floor bay to south elevation.
Planning ref:
November 2001 BH2001/02287/FP
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
2 Princes Square, Hove
Description:
New front porch on south elevation and new dormer to east elevation.
EPC Inspections
Summary:
06 September 2010 - energy performance certificate grade D
Reason for EPC:
None
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
None , has 10 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1930 to 1949
Area:
377 sqm (4,058 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Frequently asked questions

2 Princes Square is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £3,119,472.
  • Based on an internal area of 377 m² and recent prices in Hove, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £1,855,000 to £2,692,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 2 Princes Square last sold for £2,775,000 in September 2017.

HouseMetric shows 2 Princes Square as 377 m² (4,058 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 6 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is D, from an inspection dated 06 September 2010. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 2 Princes Square was in council tax band H. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

2 Princes Square is in postcode BN3 4GE, in Hove. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Princes Square, BN3 4GE or analysis of the Hove property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 1 June 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

For more detail on HouseMetric data sources, update frequency and valuation methods, see the HouseMetric FAQs.