# 5 bedroom detached house for sale (TN34 2QJ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 171 HILLSIDE ROAD, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX TN34 2QJ | | Price | £430,000 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | E | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | | Floor area | 130 m² | | Last sold | £407,500 Jun 2023 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Current heating cost:** £892/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £11,565 ### Recommendations - B (£500 - £1,500) - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - E (£65) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0350-2645-9180-2392-0905) ## Description If you are seeking a superbly situated FAMILY HOME then call now to book your immediate viewing on this SUBSTANTIAL FIVE BEDROOMED, TWO RECEPTION ROOM, TWO BATHROOM, DETACHED HOUSE enjoying benefits including gas central heating, double glazing, 19ft LOUNGE opening to 12ft SUN LOUNGE, 10ft DINING ROOM, 13ft KITCHEN-BREAKFAST ROOM, ground floor shower room & wc, first floor bathroom & wc, FIVE GOOD SIZED BEDROOMS, GARDENS TO THE FRONT AND REAR and GARAGE located at the rear of the property also. The property is situated within easy reach of local shopping facilities, nearby schools, nearby Conquest Hospital, the picturesque St Helens Woods and access to bus routes providing access to Hastings town centre with its comprehensive range of shopping, sporting, recreational facilities, mainline railway station, seafront and promenade. Call now to book your immediate viewing to avoid disappointment. **Canopied Entrance Porch** - Part double glazed front door to; **Entrance Hall** - Double glazed window to front aspect, staircase rising to upper floor accommodation, central heating thermostat, radiator, cloaks cupboard. **Lounge** - 6.07m x 4.19m max (19'11 x 13'9 max) - Double glazed window to front aspect, stone feature fire surround with stone hearth, radiators, wall light points, part glazed return door to hallway, double glazed sliding patio doors opening to; **Sun Lounge** - 3.78m x 2.34m (12'5 x 7'8) - Glazed to three sides, double glazed double doors opening to rear garden. **Kitchen-Breakfast Room** - 3.99m max x 2.74m (13'1 max x 9') - Double glazed window to rear aspect, part tiled walls, stainless steel inset one ½ bowl sink with stainless steel mixer tap over, range of base units comprising cupboards and drawers set beneath working surfaces, glass display units, integrated cooker hood over stainless steel inset four ring gas hob, stainless steel double oven, inset ceiling spotkughting, under stairs storage cupboard, part glazed return door to hallway, part glazed door to; **Utility Room** - 3.18m max x 2.29m max (10'5 max x 7'6 max) - Double glazed window to rear aspect, range of base units comprising cupboards set beneath working surface, fitted wall units above, plumbing for washing machine, wall mounted gas boiler, part double glazed door opening to rear garden, door to; **Shower Room** - Double glazed window to rear aspect, part tiled walls, tiled shower cubicle, wash hand basin set into vanity unit beneath with stainless steel mixer tap over, low level wc, extractor fan, electric wall heater, return door to utility room. **Dining Room** - 3.18m x 3.02m (10'5 x 9'11) - Double glazed window to front aspect, radiator, part glazed return door to utility room. **First Floor Landing** - Double glazed window to side aspect, airing cupboard with hot water cylinder, trap hatch to loft space., **Bedroom One** - 4.11m x 3.38m (13'6 x 11'1) - Double glazed window to front aspect, radiator, return door to landing., **Bedroom Two** - 4.11m x 2.69m (13'6 x 8'10) - Double glazed window to rear aspect enjoying views over rooftops, out to sea and across to Beachy Head in the distance, radiator, return door to landing. **Bedroom Three** - 3.84m x 2.46m (12'7 x 8'1) - Double glazed window to rear aspect enjoying views over rooftops to the Sussex Downs, radiator, return door to landing. **Bedroom Four** - 3.18m x 2.74m (10'5 x 9') - Double glazed window to front aspect, return door to landing. **Bedroom Five** - 2.39m x 1.80m (7'10 x 5'11) - Double glazed window to front aspect, built in cupboard, return door to landing. **Bathroom** - Double glazed window to rear aspect, part tiled walls, panelled bath with over bath shower and fitted shower screen, wash hand basin set into vanity unit beneath, low level wc, heated towel rail, electric wall heater, return door to landing. **Front Garden** - Laid to lawn with shrubs. **Rear Garden** - Raised patio with steps down to gardens laid to lawn with flowerbeds and shrubs, enclosed by fencing and hedging with side access gate, shed and personal door providing access to; **Garage** - Up and over door, accessed from the rear of the Property off of Sheerwater Crescent. ## Property Photos - ![DSC06207.jpg](/listings/photos/128034908/207074) - DSC06207.jpg - ![DSC06159.jpg](/listings/photos/128034908/207075) - DSC06159.jpg - ![DSC06169.jpg](/listings/photos/128034908/207076) - DSC06169.jpg - ![DSC06179.jpg](/listings/photos/128034908/207077) - DSC06179.jpg - ![DSC06175.jpg](/listings/photos/128034908/207078) - DSC06175.jpg - ![DSC06161.jpg](/listings/photos/128034908/207079) - DSC06161.jpg - ![DSC06153.jpg](/listings/photos/128034908/207080) - DSC06153.jpg - ![DSC06181.jpg](/listings/photos/128034908/207081) - DSC06181.jpg - ![DSC06190.jpg](/listings/photos/128034908/207082) - DSC06190.jpg - ![DSC06187.jpg](/listings/photos/128034908/207083) - DSC06187.jpg - ![DSC06183.jpg](/listings/photos/128034908/207084) - DSC06183.jpg - ![DSC06188.jpg](/listings/photos/128034908/207085) - DSC06188.jpg - ![DSC06189.jpg](/listings/photos/128034908/207086) - DSC06189.jpg - ![DSC06186.jpg](/listings/photos/128034908/207087) - DSC06186.jpg - ![DSC06172.jpg](/listings/photos/128034908/207088) - DSC06172.jpg - ![DSC06164.jpg](/listings/photos/128034908/207089) - DSC06164.jpg - ![DSC06178.jpg](/listings/photos/128034908/207090) - DSC06178.jpg - ![DSC06157.jpg](/listings/photos/128034908/207091) - DSC06157.jpg - ![DSC06151.jpg](/listings/photos/128034908/207092) - DSC06151.jpg - ![DSC06205.jpg](/listings/photos/128034908/207093) - DSC06205.jpg ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan.jpg](/listings/photos/128034908/207094) - Floorplan.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/128034908/207095) - EE Rating ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #868232 - **Address:** 171 Hillside Road, Hastings, TN34 2QJ - **Certificate Issued:** 08/08/2003 - **Work Completed:** 14/02/2003 - **Items:** 6 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 171 HILLSIDE ROAD, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2QJ | £407,500 | 02/06/2023 | Detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 235A LITTLE RIDGE AVENUE, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN37 7HN | £462,500 | 15/02/2024 | Detached | | 53 PARKSTONE ROAD, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2NT | £365,000 | 29/11/2023 | Detached | | 235 HILLSIDE ROAD, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2QY | £375,000 | 01/09/2023 | Detached | | 238 HILLSIDE ROAD, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2QT | £470,000 | 14/08/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 173 HILLSIDE ROAD, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2QJ | £355,000 | 23/05/2023 | Detached | | 44 GHYLLSIDE AVENUE, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2QH | £400,000 | 16/05/2023 | Detached | | 19 GRANGE ROAD, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2RL | £418,000 | 03/05/2023 | Detached | | 59 GRANGE AVENUE, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2QQ | £385,000 | 20/01/2023 | Detached | | 19 GRANGE AVENUE, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2QQ | £493,500 | 18/10/2022 | Detached | | 46 GHYLLSIDE AVENUE, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2QH | £380,000 | 23/09/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 177 HILLSIDE ROAD, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2QJ | £380,000 | 02/09/2022 | Detached | | 57 GRANGE AVENUE, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2QQ | £360,000 | 14/07/2022 | Detached | | 192 LITTLE RIDGE AVENUE, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN37 7HN | £445,000 | 01/07/2022 | Detached | | 66 PARKSTONE ROAD, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2NT | £465,000 | 10/05/2022 | Detached | | 2 SHEERWATER CRESCENT, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2NZ | £375,000 | 27/04/2022 | Detached | | 5 RICHBOROUGH CLOSE, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2PB | £480,000 | 27/04/2022 | Detached | | 161 OLD ROAR ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN37 7HH | £350,000 | 14/04/2022 | Detached | | 2 BEECHWOOD GARDENS, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN37 7HP | £375,000 | 24/03/2022 | Detached | | 234 HILLSIDE ROAD, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2QT | £445,000 | 09/03/2022 | Detached | | 228 LITTLE RIDGE AVENUE, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN37 7HN | £407,500 | 23/02/2022 | Detached | | 8 CEDAR CLOSE, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN37 7HR | £360,000 | 18/02/2022 | Detached | | 17 GRANGE AVENUE, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2QQ | £360,000 | 20/12/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £367,500 (2 sales) **Area average:** £408,575 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £502,167 (30 Detached, TN34, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -14.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Hastings). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £906/mo - **Realistic:** £1,007/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,108/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Southend (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,346/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.23% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £125,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £100,700 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,308/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 41.2% - **10y growth:** 77.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Hastings; Detached series; as of February 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -4.9% - **5y growth (index):** 6.5% - **10y growth (index):** 38.5% ## 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)