Sold STC Flat

FLAT 11

KINGSFOLD COURT, CROUCH LANE, SEAFORD, EAST SUSSEX BN25 1PS

2 beds 1 baths 538 sq ft Listed 23 Sep 2024 (-667d)

£235,000

Reduced on 25 Jul 2025

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# 2 bedroom flat for sale (BN25 1PS)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | FLAT 11, KINGSFOLD COURT, CROUCH LANE, SEAFORD, EAST SUSSEX BN25 1PS |
| Price | £235,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1991-1995 |
| Floor area | 50 m² |
| Last sold | £233,000 Mar 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 08/05/2032
- **Current heating cost:** £267/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £2,205

### Recommendations
- E (£50)
- L2 (£1,200 - £1,800)
- Y (£585 - £725)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0718-3016-1205-3592-1200)

## Description

The flat is considered to be well presented and has the benefit of double glazed windows, modern electric heating with pressurised water system, allocated parking, lift and covered balcony.

As you enter the flat the hallway has a recessed cloaks cupboard and door entry phone.

A particular feature is the dual aspect lounge/dining room. The room has a favoured south aspect and enjoys a lot of natural light. A door gives access to the balcony with open aspect.

The kitchen/breakfast room is adjacent to the lounge and is fitted with a good range of 'Shaker' style wall and base cupboards with ample working surface with tiled splash backs. There is appliance space for a cooker, washing machine, fridge/freezer and space for a bistro style table and chairs.

Bedroom one has the benefit of a wardrobe recess, and window with south aspect. Bedroom two also has the benefit of an open south aspect..

The bathroom is fitted with a modern white suite and comprises a bath with mixer tap and shower, pedestal wash basin, WC, heated towel rail, extractor fan and cupboard housing the pressurised hot water system with water heater..

Outside there is an allocated parking space Number 11, bin store and communal storage area in the basement.

OUTGOINGS - Service Charge £897.18 HALF YEARLY - SHARE OF FREEHOLD

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/152789831/1148976) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/152789831/1148977) - EE Rating

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| KINGSFOLD COURT FLAT 11 CROUCH LANE, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 1PS | £233,000 | 20/03/2026 | Flat |
| KINGSFOLD COURT FLAT 11 CROUCH LANE, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 1PS | £262,540 | 27/09/2022 | Flat |
| KINGSFOLD COURT FLAT 11 CROUCH LANE, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 1PS | £54,000 | 07/01/2000 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 12 CROFT COURT, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 1SB | £155,000 | 17/11/2025 | Flat |
| 4 CROUCHFIELD CLOSE, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 1QE | £210,000 | 27/09/2023 | Flat |
| 6 CROUCHFIELD CLOSE, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 1QE | £212,500 | 05/12/2022 | Flat |
| 5 CROUCHFIELD CLOSE, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 1QE | £240,000 | 29/11/2022 | Flat |
| 6 CROFT COURT, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 1SB | £260,000 | 04/07/2022 | Flat |
| KINGSFOLD COURT FLAT 3 CROUCH LANE, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 1PS | £240,000 | 20/05/2022 | Flat |
| KINGSFOLD COURT FLAT 1 CROUCH LANE, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 1PS | £260,000 | 10/05/2022 | Flat |
| 24 EAST STREET, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 1AD | £140,000 | 20/01/2022 | Flat |
| 1 CROUCHFIELD CLOSE, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 1QE | £211,000 | 29/10/2021 | Flat |
| KINGSFOLD COURT FLAT 7 CROUCH LANE, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 1PS | £227,500 | 21/10/2021 | Flat |
| 9 CROFT COURT, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 1SB | £134,950 | 30/09/2021 | Flat |

**Area average:** £208,268 (11 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £208,924 (22 Flat, BN25, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +12.5%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Lewes). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,191/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,323/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,455/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Brighton and Hove (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,197/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Maisonette, Fitzgerald Avenue, BN25 | £1,300/mo | 2 | 0.32 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,300/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.55% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £162,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £130,000

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,300/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 6.6%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 15.1×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £220/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3.9%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £4,700/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 2.5%
- **10y growth:** 54%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Lewes; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -1.5%
- **5y growth (index):** -0.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 8.4%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

SHARE_OF_FREEHOLD

Floor area

50 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1991-1995

Last sold

£233,000 Mar 2026

Price per m²

£4,700/m²

Local average

£208,924 (+12.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (17,272 of 33,755)

Street crime

74 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Located in the Heart of the Town Centre
2 Bedroms
Balcony
Lounge/Diner
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
Allocated Parking
Share of Freehold
Basement Storage
Modern Electric Heating

Additional details

Parking: Yes

Description

This two double bedroom ground floor flat is located in a popular purpose built block in the heart of Seaford town centre and within convenient walking access to shops, restaurants, tea rooms and pubs. Seaford train station with links to Gatwick/London Victoria and regular buses to Brighton/Eastbourne are all close to hand.
The flat is considered to be well presented and has the benefit of double glazed windows, modern electric heating with pressurised water system, allocated parking, lift and covered balcony.
As you enter the flat the hallway has a recessed cloaks cupboard and door entry phone.

A particular feature is the dual aspect lounge/dining room. The room has a favoured south aspect and enjoys a lot of natural light. A door gives access to the balcony with open aspect.

The kitchen/breakfast room is adjacent to the lounge and is fitted with a good range of 'Shaker' style wall and base cupboards with ample working surface with tiled splash backs. There is appliance space for a cooker, washing machine, fridge/freezer and space for a bistro style table and chairs.

Bedroom one has the benefit of a wardrobe recess, and window with south aspect. Bedroom two also has the benefit of an open south aspect..

The bathroom is fitted with a modern white suite and comprises a bath with mixer tap and shower, pedestal wash basin, WC, heated towel rail, extractor fan and cupboard housing the pressurised hot water system with water heater..

Outside there is an allocated parking space Number 11, bin store and communal storage area in the basement.

OUTGOINGS - Service Charge £897.18 HALF YEARLY - SHARE OF FREEHOLD

Listed by

Seaford

Phillip Mann Estate Agents

Reference: 152789831

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 09/05/2022

Expiry date: 08/05/2032

Current heating cost: £267/year

Potential heating cost: £219/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £2,205

Recommendations

Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£50)
High heat retention storage heaters (£1,200 - £1,800)
Heat recovery system for mixer showers (£585 - £725)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

Price history

331% since 2000

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	20/03/2026 (4 months ago)	£233,000	-11.3%
Sold	27/09/2022 (3 years ago)	£262,540	+386.2%
Sold	07/01/2000 (26 years ago)	£54,000	—

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
12 CROFT COURT, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 1SB	£155,000	17/11/2025	Flat
4 CROUCHFIELD CLOSE, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 1QE	£210,000	27/09/2023	Flat
6 CROUCHFIELD CLOSE, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 1QE	£212,500	05/12/2022	Flat
5 CROUCHFIELD CLOSE, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 1QE	£240,000	29/11/2022	Flat
6 CROFT COURT, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 1SB	£260,000	04/07/2022	Flat
KINGSFOLD COURT FLAT 3 CROUCH LANE, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 1PS	£240,000	20/05/2022	Flat
KINGSFOLD COURT FLAT 1 CROUCH LANE, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 1PS	£260,000	10/05/2022	Flat
24 EAST STREET, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 1AD	£140,000	20/01/2022	Flat
1 CROUCHFIELD CLOSE, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 1QE	£211,000	29/10/2021	Flat
KINGSFOLD COURT FLAT 7 CROUCH LANE, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 1PS	£227,500	21/10/2021	Flat
9 CROFT COURT, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 1SB	£134,950	30/09/2021	Flat

Area average: £208,268 (11 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 2.5%

10y growth 54%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Lewes. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of April 2026.

1y (index) -1.5%

5y (index) -0.7%

10y (index) 8.4%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Lewes. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,191/mo

Realistic £1,323/mo

Optimistic £1,455/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Lewes.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Brighton and Hove: £1,197/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Address

Crouch Lane

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	The Barbers Lodge	0.1 miles
Shop	Pola Vapes	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Seaford Library	0.2 miles
Train station	Seaford	0.3 miles
Train station	Bishopstone	1.2 miles
University	University of Brighton	7.0 miles
University	University of Brighton Eastbourne Campus	7.1 miles
Hospital	Eye Hospital	10.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	31
Anti-social behaviour	21
Criminal damage and arson	6
Other theft	5
Public order	5
Vehicle crime	3
Burglary	1
Drugs	1
Shoplifting	1
Total incidents	74

Within 1 mile during May 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
Annecy Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 19 Sep 2023
Seaford Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 6 Feb 2013
Seaford Head School	Secondary	0.6 miles	Outstanding — 17 Oct 2017
Bowden House School	Other	0.6 miles	Good — 10 Sep 2014
Cradle Hill Community Primary School	Primary	0.9 miles	Good — 3 Jul 2014

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
2 Bed Maisonette, Fitzgerald Avenue, BN25	£1,300/mo	2	0.32 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,300/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.55%

Max investor price (0.8%) £162,500

Target investor price (1%) £130,000

Gross yield 6.6%

Cost-to-rent ratio 15.1×

Monthly cashflow £220/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 3.9%

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).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).

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