Sold STC End of terrace

6 SOLWAY

HAILSHAM, EAST SUSSEX BN27 3HB

3 beds 1 baths 883 sq ft Listed 25 Apr 2025 (-424d)

£320,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

82 m²

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1976-1982

Last sold

£320,000 Aug 2025

Price per m²

£3,902/m²

Local average

£279,097 (+14.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (27,038 of 33,755)

Street crime

85 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • 3D Virtual Tour
  • Favoured Location
  • Ideal Family Home
  • Closeby 'Good' Schools
  • Kitchen-Diner
  • Separate Lounge
  • Downstairs WC
  • Modern Bathroom
  • South-Westerly Garden
  • Garage Enbloc

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
Cable
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
Garage en bloc
Garden
Yes

Description

This well presented three bedroom end of terrace house is pleasantly situated within a popular residential area within the 'Anglesey Area' of Hailsham, making it an ideal family home. The property has been well maintained and offers comfortable, practical accommodation throughout. A welcoming entrance hall leads to a bright front aspect sitting room, featuring a bay window. To the rear, the kitchen/dining room is fitted with a good range of units, integral appliances and a breakfast bar, with space for dining and entertaining. The kitchen enjoys a pleasant outlook over the rear garden, which benefits from a south-westerly aspect. A downstairs cloakroom completes the ground floor.

Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and a modern family bathroom. The house benefits from gas central heating and uPVC double glazing. Externally, the front garden is laid to lawn but offers potential, subject to planning permission, to be converted into a private driveway. A garage is located en bloc close by.

The location is particularly convenient for families, with several well-regarded schools nearby including Hawkes Farm Academy and Grovelands Community Primary School, both within walking distance. Hailsham Community College, which offers secondary and sixth form education, is also close at hand. Regular bus services run from stops nearby on Anglesey Avenue, Upper Horsebridge Road and Hawks Road, providing routes into Hailsham town centre, Eastbourne, and surrounding areas. Polegate railway station is around 4 miles away and offers direct links to Brighton, Eastbourne and London.

The Area - Hailsham is a thriving market town in the heart of East Sussex, offering a well-balanced mix of historic charm, modern convenience, and a strong sense of community. The town centre features a range of independent shops, cafés, and eateries, alongside national retailers, supermarkets, and a weekly market held in Vicarage Field. Hailsham Pavilion, a restored cinema and performance venue, provides a year-round programme of films, theatre, and live music.

The town is well served by a number of primary schools including Grovelands Community Primary School and Hawkes Farm Academy, both rated 'Good' by Ofsted. For older students, Hailsham Community College Academy Trust offers education from secondary level through to sixth form. There are also several nurseries and early years providers locally, making it a convenient area for families with children of all ages.

Transport links are very accessible. Regular bus services connect the town to Eastbourne, Polegate, Uckfield and Tunbridge Wells, with routes such as the 51 and 54 operating frequently. Local Cuckmere Buses also provide community routes through surrounding villages. For rail travel, nearby Polegate station (approximately 3.5 miles away) offers mainline services to London Victoria, Brighton, Hastings and Eastbourne, making commuting or coastal trips straightforward.

For those who enjoy the outdoors, Hailsham offers an abundance of green space and countryside walks. The Cuckoo Trail, a 14-mile surfaced path that follows a former railway line, runs through the town and is popular with walkers, cyclists, and families. The scenic South Downs National Park lies just to the west, while Abbots Wood and Arlington Reservoir are nearby, providing peaceful spots for nature walks, birdwatching and picnics.

Hailsham continues to attract those seeking a quieter pace of life without compromising on access to amenities, education, and transport. Its blend of countryside charm and practical convenience makes it a popular choice for families, commuters, and retirees alike.

Listed by

Hailsham

Stevens & Carter

Reference: 161114402

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 24/04/2025

Expiry date: 23/04/2035

Current heating cost: £748/year

Potential heating cost: £549/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £15,500

Recommendations

  • Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • 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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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #10706350

Property Details

Street: 6 Solway

Town: HAILSHAM

Postcode: BN27 3HB

Installation Details

Items: 7 windows

Certificate Issued: 15/12/2014

Work Completed: 28/11/2014

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #7733245

Property Details

Street: 6 Solway

Town: HAILSHAM

Postcode: BN27 3HB

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 25/10/2010

Work Completed: 02/10/2010

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

70% since 2014

Event Date Price % change
Sold 18/08/2025 (10 months ago) £320,000 +70.2%
Sold 19/09/2014 (11 years ago) £188,000

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
Same street 23 SOLWAY, HAILSHAM, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, BN27 3HB £220,000 06/02/2026 Semi-detached
2 LAKESIDE WALK, HAILSHAM, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, BN27 3DE £253,000 15/05/2025 Terraced
19 THE LOWLANDS, HAILSHAM, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, BN27 3AG £259,000 30/10/2023 Terraced
Same street 61 SOLWAY, HAILSHAM, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, BN27 3HB £263,000 10/08/2023 Terraced
Same street 37 SOLWAY, HAILSHAM, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, BN27 3HB £340,000 05/12/2022 Semi-detached
41 FARNE CLOSE, HAILSHAM, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, BN27 3DF £310,000 26/10/2022 Terraced
18 FARNE CLOSE, HAILSHAM, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, BN27 3DF £280,000 12/09/2022 Terraced
24 FARNE CLOSE, HAILSHAM, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, BN27 3DF £275,000 09/09/2022 Terraced
1 LAKESIDE WALK, HAILSHAM, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, BN27 3DE £265,000 28/07/2022 Terraced
15 THE LOWLANDS, HAILSHAM, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, BN27 3AG £280,000 12/07/2022 Terraced
Same street 5 SOLWAY, HAILSHAM, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, BN27 3HB £300,000 07/07/2022 Terraced
34 BRUNEL DRIVE, HAILSHAM, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, BN27 3FY £425,000 20/05/2022 Terraced
185 LONDON ROAD, HAILSHAM, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, BN27 3AP £305,000 09/05/2022 Terraced
18 THE LOWLANDS, HAILSHAM, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, BN27 3AG £225,000 20/01/2022 Terraced
27 FARNE CLOSE, HAILSHAM, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, BN27 3DF £245,000 30/09/2021 Terraced
36 FARNE CLOSE, HAILSHAM, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, BN27 3DF £265,000 14/09/2021 Terraced
10A THE LOWLANDS, HAILSHAM, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, BN27 3AG £250,000 09/09/2021 Terraced
20 FARNE CLOSE, HAILSHAM, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, BN27 3DF £245,000 27/08/2021 Terraced

Street average: £280,750 (4 sales)

Area average: £277,286 (14 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 27.2%
10y growth 30.2%

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

1y (index) -1.8%
5y (index) 8%
10y (index) 26%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,134/mo
Realistic £1,260/mo
Optimistic £1,386/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Wealden.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Eastbourne: £1,080/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Unknown 0.1 miles
Bus stop Stroma Gardens 0.1 miles
Shop Wolseley 0.2 miles
Shop Brights 0.3 miles
Hospital Amberstone Hospital 1.4 miles
Train station Polegate 3.7 miles
Train station Polegate Oaks 3.9 miles
Hospital Eastbourne District General Hospital 6.2 miles
University University of Brighton Eastbourne Campus 8.2 miles
University University of Brighton 8.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 32
Anti-social behaviour 26
Criminal damage and arson 5
Other theft 5
Public order 4
Shoplifting 4
Drugs 3
Other crime 2
Possession of weapons 2
Vehicle crime 2
Total incidents 85

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
Grovelands Community Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 3 Mar 2020
Hawkes Farm Academy Primary 0.4 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Hailsham Community College Other 0.7 miles Inadequate — 16 May 2023
The Ropemakers' Academy Other 0.8 miles Good — 13 Sep 2023
Hellingly Community Primary School Primary 0.9 miles Good — 15 Jul 2016

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.39%
Max investor price (0.8%) £157,500
Target investor price (1%) £126,000
  • 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).