21 LYCHGATE CLOSE
BEXHILL-ON-SEA, EAST SUSSEX TN40 2EW
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
96 m²
Council tax band
D
Last sold
£310,000 Nov 2025
Local average
£414,870 (-18%)
Deprivation
Decile 5 (13,722 of 33,755)
Street crime
203 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Spacious detached bungalow in cul-de-sac to the rear of the Old Town
- Three bedrooms
- Excellent 28'5 lounge/dining room
- uPVC double glazed conservatory
- Two WC's
- Private rear garden with southerly aspect
- Garage
- Gas central heating and uPVC double glazed windows and exterior doors
- No onward chain
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas central
- Parking
- Garage
- Garden
- Yes
Description
The property is also well placed for the Old Town, with its picturesque Manor Gardens and parish church, via a nearby footpath, and is also within easy reach of the Bexhill - Hastings link road. Local buses stop in nearby Holliers Hill.
L-Shaped Entrance Hall - A good size entrance with woodblock flooring, trap access to loft space, airing cupboard housing insulated tank with immersion heater.
Lounge/Dining Room - 8.66m x 3.96m max (3.05m min) (28'5 x 13' max (10' - A fine room, with a southerly aspect and outlook over the rear garden, with fireplace with a riven marble surround, woodblock flooring, radiators, uPVC double doors onto the rear garden, further uPVC double glazed double doors leading to:
Upvc Double Glazed Conservatory - 4.11m x 2.13m (13'6 x 7') - Overlooking the rear garden, with a southerly aspect, with tiled flooring and sliding double glazed patio doors onto the garden.
Kitchen - 3.10m x 3.05m (10'2 x 10') - Equipped with a range of base storage units comprising cupboards, drawers and work surfaces, plus matching wall-mounted storage cupboards, inset sink with mixer tap and drainer, tiled splashbacks, tiled flooring, plumbing for washing machine, Worcester wall-mounted gas-fired boiler, serving hatch to lounge/dining room, radiator. uPVC double glazed door to side access.
Bedroom One - 3.86m x 3.05m (12'8 x 10') - With oriel bay window with fitted shutters providing views over the town. Woodblock flooring, built in wardrobe, radiator.
Bedroom Two - 3.05m x 3.05m (10' x 10') - Another room with an oriel bay window with fitted shutters and views over the town. Woodblock flooring, built-in wardrobe, radiator.
Bedroom Three - 2.64m x 2.24m (8'8 x 7'4) - Radiator.
Shower Room - Tiled walls, tiled flooring, and a suite comprising shower cubicle, wash basin with mixer tap and cupboard below, and WC. Radiator.
Separate Wc - Part-tiled walls, tiled floor, and wash basin.
Garage - 5.18m x 2.64m (17' x 8'8) - Up & over door
Gardens - Pretty front garden, comprising mainly lawn with ornamental shrub borders which partially screen the property from the road. Steps up to side access' leading to a pleasant and private rear garden, with a southerly aspect, again mainly lawn with a paved patio area. Shed, greenhouse.
Council Tax Band - D (Rother District Council) -
Epc Rating - D -
Listed by
Bexhill on Sea
Abbott & Abbott
Reference: 162266606
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #10904293
Property Details
Street: 21 Lychgate Close
Town: BEXHILL-ON-SEA
Postcode: TN40 2EW
Installation Details
Items: 2 windows
Certificate Issued: 30/03/2015
Work Completed: 09/03/2015
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.
Price history
51% since 2013
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 28/11/2025 (6 months ago) | £310,000 | +51.2% |
| Sold | 09/08/2013 (12 years ago) | £205,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 CHURCH VALE ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2ED | £375,000 | 14/01/2026 | Detached |
| 27 DE LA WARR ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2JA | £550,000 | 27/11/2025 | Detached |
| Same street 1 LYCHGATE CLOSE, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2EW | £365,000 | 24/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 20 ST PETERS CRESCENT, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2EH | £465,000 | 30/03/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 17 LYCHGATE CLOSE, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2EW | £425,000 | 07/11/2022 | Detached |
| 41 ST PETERS CRESCENT, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2EJ | £405,000 | 01/11/2022 | Detached |
| 10 THE BRIARY, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2ET | £380,000 | 23/09/2022 | Detached |
| 3A HASTINGS ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2FQ | £750,000 | 21/09/2022 | Detached |
| 70 ST PETERS CRESCENT, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2EJ | £465,000 | 16/09/2022 | Detached |
| 26 CHANTRY AVENUE, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2EA | £375,000 | 24/08/2022 | Detached |
| 7 SILVESTER ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2AY | £405,000 | 10/08/2022 | Detached |
| 34 CHANTRY AVENUE, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2EA | £356,062 | 05/07/2022 | Detached |
| 33A HASTINGS ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2HJ | £690,000 | 04/07/2022 | Detached |
| 1 RECTORY WAY, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2EN | £425,000 | 20/06/2022 | Detached |
| 51 ST PETERS CRESCENT, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2EJ | £395,500 | 26/05/2022 | Detached |
| 18 DE LA WARR ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2JA | £830,000 | 01/04/2022 | Detached |
| 47 ST PETERS CRESCENT, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2EJ | £475,000 | 17/03/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 3 LYCHGATE CLOSE, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2EW | £340,000 | 11/03/2022 | Detached |
| 39 ST PETERS CRESCENT, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2EJ | £468,000 | 11/03/2022 | Detached |
| 33 ST PETERS CRESCENT, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2EJ | £450,000 | 09/03/2022 | Detached |
| 1 PIPERS CLOSE, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2AX | £495,000 | 07/01/2022 | Detached |
| 14 HIGH STREET, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2HA | £540,000 | 16/12/2021 | Detached |
| 33 THE BRIARY, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2ET | £347,000 | 05/10/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £376,667 (3 sales)
Area average: £482,078 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Rother. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Rother. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Rother.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Sussex East: £947/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Lychgates Close (adj) | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Church Vale Road (W-bound) | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | The Old Clock Workshop | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Old Town Convenience Store | 0.2 miles |
| Hospital | Bexhill Hospital | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Bexhill | 0.5 miles |
| Train station | Collington | 1.1 miles |
| Hospital | St Anne's Centre & EMI Wards | 4.6 miles |
| University | University of Brighton Eastbourne Campus | 11.3 miles |
| University | University of Brighton | 11.4 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 58 |
| Shoplifting | 45 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 |
| Public order | 19 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total incidents | 203 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chantry Community Primary School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 17 Nov 2017 |
| St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Outstanding — 4 Sep 2015 |
| St Mary's School and 6th Form College | Other | 0.4 miles | Good — 17 May 2022 |
| The Workplace | Other | 0.5 miles | Requires improvement — 16 Oct 2023 |
| St Richard's Catholic College | Secondary | 0.5 miles | Good — 11 Jan 2022 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).