Sold Flat

19B

FAIRMOUNT ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, EAST SUSSEX TN40 2HN

2 beds 1 baths 83 m² Listed 10 Nov 2022 (-1311d)

£239,950

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Reduced on 3 Nov 2022

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

83 m²

Last sold

£170,000 Jan 2019

Local average

£182,543 (+31.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (13,395 of 33,755)

Street crime

192 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Spacious First Floor Flat
  • Split Level
  • Two Double Bedrooms
  • Modern Fitted Kitchen
  • Modern Fitted Bathroom
  • Character Features
  • Exposed Brickwork Feature
  • Share Of Freehold
  • Long Lease
  • Feature Fireplace

Description

A charming and spacious property, situated in a sought after area, close to Bexhill Town, within walking distance to Battle Abbey School, Bexhill College, as well as Bexhill Town Centre.

This spacious and well presented property has it all. The ground floor benefits from a laundry room with space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Stairs then lead to the first floor, where there is a split level hallway with a useful storage space. From the hall, there is a lovely spacious living room with a feature fireplace and bay window, which is the perfect spot for a table and chairs. There is a modern fitted kitchen with a feature exposed brickwork wall and the kitchen has been fitted with oak worktops with units below, with an integrated oven and hob, there is also an American fridge/freezer and an industrial style open shelving unit. The main bedroom has a feature fireplace, and there is also a second double bedroom, as well as a modern fitted bathroom and separate WC.

Other benefits of this property include gas central heating, ample storage space, double glazing and it also comes with a share in the freehold.

Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate what this property has to offer.

Lounge/Diner - 5.74m x 3.94m (18'10 x 12'11) -

Kitchen - 3.35m x 2.87m (11'0 x 9'5) -

Bedroom 1 - 5.23m x 3.94m (17'2 x 12'11) -

Bedroom 2 - 3.30m x 3.05m (10'10 x 10'0) -

Wc - 2.11m x 0.86m (6'11 x 2'10) -

Council Tax Band - A -

Lease Information - The seller advises that the property is offered as share of freehold and has approximately 999 years from 25 December 1962 remaining on the lease. The service charge is as and when. The agent has not had sight of confirmation documents and therefore the buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor.

Listed by

Bexhill-on-Sea

Oakfield

Reference: 128935790

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #10091694

Property Details

Street: 19b Fairmount Road

Town: BEXHILL-ON-SEA

Postcode: TN40 2HN

Installation Details

Items: 9 windows

Certificate Issued: 21/06/2016

Work Completed: 23/12/2013

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

386% since 1999

Event Date Price % change
Sold 24/01/2019 (7 years ago) £170,000 +14.1%
Sold 08/08/2016 (9 years ago) £149,000 +38%
Sold 24/02/2012 (14 years ago) £108,000 +2.9%
Sold 14/01/2011 (15 years ago) £105,000 +200.4%
Sold 21/05/1999 (27 years ago) £34,950

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
5 FLAT 3 ELMSTEAD ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2HP £132,500 28/11/2025 Flat
28 THE MARLOWES, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2NS £225,000 21/11/2025 Flat
10 THE MARLOWES, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2NS £175,000 13/11/2025 Flat
SUSSEX COURT, 45 FLAT 1 MANOR ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 1SN £195,000 28/03/2025 Flat
120 FLAT 3 DORSET ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2HT £175,000 07/03/2025 Flat
CHARTER TOWERS FLAT 1 HASTINGS ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2LY £205,000 11/02/2025 Flat
Same street 21 FAIRMOUNT ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2HN £390,000 17/04/2024 Semi-detached
34 THE MARLOWES, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2NS £210,000 27/11/2023 Flat
120 FLAT 2A DORSET ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2HT £159,000 24/11/2023 Flat
18 CHELSEA CLOSE, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 1SJ £89,950 13/11/2023 Flat
16 THE MARLOWES, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2NS £224,500 19/10/2023 Flat
Same street 12 FLAT 1 FAIRMOUNT ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2HN £290,000 17/08/2023 Flat
DORSET HOUSE, 6 FLAT 14 HASTINGS ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2FR £292,500 14/08/2023 Flat
116 FLAT 4 DORSET ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2HT £155,000 23/06/2023 Flat
122 FLAT 1A DORSET ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2HT £222,000 26/04/2023 Flat
Same street 9B FAIRMOUNT ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2HN £125,000 25/03/2023 Flat
4 MAYFIELD WAY, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2NR £200,000 01/03/2023 Flat
53C MANOR ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 1SN £225,000 23/12/2022 Flat
BROOKLANDS LODGE, 23 FLAT 5 HASTINGS ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2HJ £220,000 16/12/2022 Flat
CHARTER TOWERS FLAT 26 HASTINGS ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2LY £215,000 09/12/2022 Flat
25 THE MARLOWES, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2NS £227,000 09/12/2022 Flat
5 MAYFIELD WAY, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2NR £220,000 07/12/2022 Flat
27 THE MARLOWES, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2NS £245,000 07/12/2022 Flat
Same street 10 FAIRMOUNT ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2HN £420,000 22/04/2022 Semi-detached
Same street FAIRMOUNT HOUSE, 15 FLAT 7 FAIRMOUNT ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2HN £170,000 30/09/2021 Flat
Same street FAIRMOUNT HOUSE, 15 FLAT 5 FAIRMOUNT ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2HN £135,000 11/08/2021 Flat

Street average: £255,000 (6 sales)

Area average: £200,623 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -2.9%
10y growth 20.6%

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

1y (index) -6.8%
5y (index) 1.3%
10y (index) 23.8%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,047/mo
Realistic £1,163/mo
Optimistic £1,279/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Rother.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Sussex East: £748/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Elmstead Road (adj) 0.1 miles
Bus stop Elmstead Road (opp) 0.1 miles
Shop The Old Clock Workshop 0.2 miles
Shop Old Town Convenience Store 0.2 miles
Hospital Bexhill Hospital 0.5 miles
Train station Bexhill 0.5 miles
Train station Collington 1.3 miles
Hospital St Anne's Centre & EMI Wards 4.5 miles
University University of Brighton Eastbourne Campus 11.5 miles
University University of Brighton 11.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 58
Shoplifting 35
Anti-social behaviour 28
Criminal damage and arson 18
Public order 16
Other theft 10
Burglary 6
Other crime 6
Drugs 4
Vehicle crime 4
Robbery 3
Theft from the person 2
Bicycle theft 1
Possession of weapons 1
Total incidents 192

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
St Mary's School and 6th Form College Other 0.3 miles Good — 17 May 2022
St Richard's Catholic College Secondary 0.3 miles Good — 11 Jan 2022
Bexhill College Other 0.4 miles (No rating)
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 14 Oct 2010
St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Outstanding — 4 Sep 2015

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.48%
Max investor price (0.8%) £145,375
Target investor price (1%) £116,300
  • 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).