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13 IRONLATCH AVENUE

ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, EAST SUSSEX TN38 9JE

2 beds 1 baths 829 sq ft Listed 23 Nov 2022 (-1298d)

£325,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

77 m²

Council tax band

D

EPC rating

E

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£310,000 Jun 2023

Price per m²

£4,221/m²

Local average

£507,789 (-36%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (12,290 of 33,755)

Street crime

282 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Detached House
  • In Need of Updating
  • Two Reception Rooms
  • Bathroom and Separate WC
  • Two Bedrooms
  • Garage
  • Off Road Parking
  • Private Rear Garden
  • Council Tax Band D

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

PCM Estate Agents are delighted to present to the market an opportunity to secure this DETACHED TWO BEDROOMED HOUSE offered to the market CHAIN FREE in this incredibly sought-after road within St Leonards. Set back from the road with DRIVEWAY, GARAGE and an ESTABLISHED ENCLOSED PRIVATE GARDEN.

This UNIQUE PROPERTY offers potential for those seeking a property to improve as it is IN NEED OF UPDATING, whilst also benefitting from double glazed windows and gas central heating. The REAR GARDEN is of a good size and is mainly laid to lawn with a STONE PATIO area and a range of mature plants and shrubs, there is also a DETACHED GARAGE with double opening doors and a driveway.

Located within easy reach of a number of popular establishments and local amenities including bus routes that provide access to Hastings town centre with its comprehensive range of shopping, sporting, recreational facilities, mainline railway station, seafront and promenade.

Please call the owners agents now to book your viewing to avoid disappointment.

Double Glazed Front Door - Leading to;

Entrance Hall - Double glazed window to front aspect, door to;

Living Room - 5.05m x 3.66m (16'7 x 12') - Double radiator, television point, tiled fireplace with gas fire, double glazed window to side aspect, double glazed window to front aspect, door opening to internal hallway and open plan to;

Dining Room - 3.71m x 2.51m (12'2 x 8'3) - Two double radiators, double glazed French doors to garden, double glazed window to the rear aspect overlooking the garden, door opening to the internal hallway.

Internal Hallway - Stairs rising to upper floor accommodation, under stairs storage cupboard, door to;

Kitchen - 3.63m x 2.46m (11'11 x 8'1) - Part tiled walls, radiator, wall mounted cupboard concealed Worcester boiler, space for gas cooker, inset stainless steel sink, door to entrance hall, double glazed windows to front and side aspects, double glazed door opening to side.

Bathroom - Panelled bath with shower over bath and glass shower screen, vanity enclosed wash hand basin, part tiled walls, radiator, two double glazed pattern glass windows to rear aspect.

Separate Wc - Low level wc, part tiled walls, double glazed window with pattern glass to rear aspect.

First Floor Landing - Double glazed window to side aspect, door to;

Bedroom One - 3.76m x 3.73m (12'4 x 12'3) - Radiator, access to eaves storage, built in wardrobes with hanging rails, airing cupboard housing immersion heater, double glazed window to front aspect.

Bedroom Two - 3.76m x 3.53m narrowing to 2.59m (12'4 x 11'7 narr - Access to eaves storage, loft hatch providing access to loft space, built in wardrobes with hanging rails, radiator, double glazed window to rear aspect with views over the garden.

Front Garden - Driveway to side extending down the side of the property to the garage, concrete pathway abutting the property.

Detached Garage - Wooden double opening doors, window to side aspect.

Rear Garden - Established lawned rear garden with mature plants and shrubs, fenced boundaries, stone patio area.

Listed by

Hastings

PCM Estate Agents

Reference: 129398705

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 02/02/2023

Expiry date: 01/02/2033

Current heating cost: £963/year

Potential heating cost: £431/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,600

Recommendations

  • Room-in-roof insulation (£1,500 - £2,700)
  • Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
  • Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 20/06/2023 (2 years ago) £310,000

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
18 THE SUTTONS, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 9RA £475,000 14/01/2026 Detached
10 WISHINGTREE LANE, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 9JX £365,000 05/12/2025 Detached
200 HARLEY SHUTE ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 9JH £488,000 22/07/2025 Detached
16 GILLSMANS PARK, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 0SW £450,000 24/05/2023 Detached
39 GILLSMANS PARK, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 0SN £536,000 17/04/2023 Detached
15 GILLSMANS PARK, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 0SN £565,000 19/12/2022 Detached
12 CHURCHWOOD WAY, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 9JW £410,000 02/12/2022 Detached
6 WISHINGTREE CLOSE, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 9JG £405,000 24/11/2022 Detached
36 GILLSMANS PARK, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 0SW £575,000 15/11/2022 Detached
194 HARLEY SHUTE ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 9JH £455,000 11/11/2022 Detached
Same street 14 IRONLATCH AVENUE, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 9JE £352,500 09/11/2022 Detached
Same street 2 IRONLATCH AVENUE, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 9JE £209,445 07/10/2022 Detached
43 IRONLATCH AVENUE, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 9JN £433,000 23/09/2022 Detached
26 GILLSMANS PARK, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 0SW £675,000 24/08/2022 Detached
Same street 1 IRONLATCH AVENUE, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 9JE £430,000 17/08/2022 Detached
10 GILLSMANS PARK, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 0SW £506,000 11/08/2022 Detached
224 HARLEY SHUTE ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 9JH £750,000 09/08/2022 Detached
3 GILLSMANS PARK, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 0SN £580,000 01/08/2022 Detached
Same street 16 IRONLATCH AVENUE, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 9JE £370,000 30/05/2022 Detached
Same street 27 IRONLATCH AVENUE, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 9JE £448,500 28/04/2022 Detached
Same street 29 IRONLATCH AVENUE, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 9JE £450,000 11/04/2022 Detached
202 HARLEY SHUTE ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 9JH £715,000 16/03/2022 Detached
Same street 15 IRONLATCH AVENUE, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 9JE £355,000 08/03/2022 Detached
188 HARLEY SHUTE ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 9JH £410,000 07/01/2022 Detached
8 CELANDINE DRIVE, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 0XU £430,000 02/12/2021 Detached
88 GILLSMANS HILL, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 0SL £462,000 01/12/2021 Detached
25 GILLSMANS PARK, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 0SN £530,000 29/11/2021 Detached

Street average: £373,635 (7 sales)

Area average: £510,750 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 32.8%
10y growth 58.2%

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

1y (index) -3.5%
5y (index) 6.3%
10y (index) 34.9%

Rental Range

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

Low £906/mo
Realistic £1,007/mo
Optimistic £1,108/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Hastings.

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
Shop Unknown 0.3 miles
Shop Tesco Express 0.4 miles
Bus stop Conveyancing Direct 0.4 miles
Bus stop Church Wood Drive 0.5 miles
Train station West St Leonards 0.9 miles
Train station St Leonards Warrior Square 1.2 miles
Hospital Conquest Hospital 1.8 miles
Hospital St Anne's Centre & EMI Wards 1.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 98
Shoplifting 52
Anti-social behaviour 37
Criminal damage and arson 32
Public order 24
Other theft 11
Burglary 7
Other crime 6
Drugs 5
Possession of weapons 3
Robbery 3
Theft from the person 2
Vehicle crime 2
Total incidents 282

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
Robsack Wood Primary Academy Primary 0.6 miles Good — 2 May 2022
West St Leonards Primary Academy Primary 0.6 miles Good — 16 Nov 2016
Churchwood Primary Academy Primary 0.6 miles Good — 22 Nov 2022
Saxon Mount School Other 0.7 miles Good — 29 Nov 2017
The St Leonards Academy Secondary 0.7 miles Requires improvement — 21 Sep 2022

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.31%
Max investor price (0.8%) £125,875
Target investor price (1%) £100,700
  • 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).