FLAT 2
COURTLANDS, WEST HILL ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, EAST SUSSEX TN38 0NA
Property details
Tenure
SHARE_OF_FREEHOLD (981 years remaining on lease)
Floor area
53 m²
Council tax band
A
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 1976-1982
Last sold
£146,000 Mar 2026
Price per m²
£2,830/m²
Local average
£204,906 (-26.8%)
Deprivation
Decile 2 (6,274 of 33,755)
Street crime
335 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Purpose Built Apartment
- 14ft Lounge
- Separate Kitchen
- Two Double Bedrooms
- Bathroom
- Private Entrance
- SHARE OF FREEHOLD
- CHAIN FREE
- Located close to the Seafront
- Council Tax Band A
Description
Accommodation comprises an entrance hall, 14ft LOUNGE with serving hatch to kitchen, TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS and a bathroom.
Located in this highly sought-after BURTON ST LEONARDS region and within extremely close proximity to the seafront and Warrior Square with its mainline railway station.
Please call the owners agents now to arrange your viewing and avoid disappointment.
Private Front Door - Leading to:
Hallway - Radiator, storage cupboard, wall mounted thermostat control.
Lounge - 4.27m x 3.05m (14' x 10') - Double glazed window offering a pleasant outlook, radiator, serving hatch to:
Kitchen - 2.74m x 2.11m (9' x 6'11) - Two double glazed windows to rear and side aspect, gas hob with electric oven and extractor over, Worcester boiler, eye and base level units.
Bedroom - 3.96m x 3.05m (13' x 10') - Double glazed window to front aspect, radiator.
Bedroom - 2.74m x 2.44m (9' x 8') - Double glazed window to front aspect, radiator, built in storage cupboard.
Bathroom - 2.13m x 1.83m (7' x 6') - Bath with shower over, wc, wash hand basin, opaque double glazed window to side aspect.
Tenure - We have been advised of the following by the vendor:
Share of Freehold - transferrable with the sale.
Lease: Approximately 981 years remaining.
Service Charge: £700 per annum.
Letting: Allowed
Air BnB: Not Allowed
Pets: Not Allowed
Listed by
Hastings
PCM Estate Agents
Reference: 163800431
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 08/07/2025
Expiry date: 07/07/2035
Current heating cost: £416/year
Potential heating cost: £353/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £1,200
Recommendations
- Cavity wall insulation (£900 - £1,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
113% since 2013
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 20/03/2026 (4 months ago) | £146,000 | +113.1% |
| Sold | 06/02/2013 (13 years ago) | £68,500 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 FLAT 3 WEST ASCENT, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 0BB | £125,000 | 16/12/2025 | Flat |
| 81 GROUND FLOOR FLAT MARINA, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 0BJ | £275,000 | 05/12/2025 | Flat |
| MARINA HEIGHTS, 63 FLAT 7 WEST HILL ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 0NF | £207,000 | 25/11/2025 | Flat |
| ATHENA HOUSE, 1 - 2 FLAT 5 SUSSEX ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 0BS | £107,500 | 03/09/2025 | Flat |
| HELENA COURT 3 PEVENSEY ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 0LY | £220,000 | 03/07/2025 | Flat |
| 69 SECOND FLOOR FLAT MARINA, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 0BJ | £115,000 | 19/06/2025 | Flat |
| 83 FLAT 2 MARINA, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 0BL | £350,000 | 05/02/2025 | Flat |
| Same street TRINITY COURT, 15 5 WEST HILL ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 0NA | £200,000 | 10/01/2025 | Flat |
| Same street TRINITY COURT, 15 7 WEST HILL ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 0NA | £140,000 | 10/01/2025 | Flat |
| 4 TERRA BASSO THE MOUNT, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 0HR | £172,000 | 22/11/2024 | Flat |
| VICTORIA HOUSE, 42 FLAT 10 ARCHERY ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 0BW | £385,000 | 15/12/2023 | Flat |
| 28 FLAT 4 BOSCOBEL ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 0LX | £225,000 | 13/12/2023 | Flat |
| VICTORIA HOUSE, 42 FLAT 11 ARCHERY ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 0BW | £290,000 | 08/12/2023 | Flat |
| VICTORIA HOUSE, 42 FLAT 13 ARCHERY ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 0BW | £370,000 | 08/12/2023 | Flat |
| BOSCOBEL LODGE FLAT 11 BOSCOBEL ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 0YL | £225,000 | 08/12/2023 | Flat |
| VICTORIA HOUSE, 42 FLAT 6 ARCHERY ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 0BW | £380,000 | 05/12/2023 | Flat |
| 77 FLAT 5 MARINA, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 0BJ | £265,000 | 04/12/2023 | Flat |
| MOUNT LODGE FLAT 3 THE MOUNT, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 0HR | £157,500 | 23/11/2023 | Flat |
| 2 ARCHERY VILLAS, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 0AF | £500,000 | 31/07/2023 | Flat |
| HIGHLANDS MANSIONS, 117 FLAT 1A PEVENSEY ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 0LZ | £342,000 | 02/06/2023 | Flat |
| 3 ARCHERY VILLAS, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 0AF | £250,000 | 30/05/2023 | Flat |
| 83 FLAT 2 MARINA, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 0BL | £298,000 | 19/05/2023 | Flat |
| Same street 1 FLAT 1 WEST HILL ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 0NA | £145,000 | 19/12/2022 | Flat |
| Same street 41 - 43 BASEMENT FLAT WEST HILL ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 0NA | £350,000 | 11/10/2022 | Flat |
| Same street 1 FLAT 4 WEST HILL ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 0NA | £182,000 | 20/05/2022 | Flat |
| Same street 39 BASEMENT FLAT WEST HILL ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 0NA | £295,000 | 25/03/2022 | Flat |
| Same street 27 TOP FLOOR FLAT WEST HILL ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 0NA | £100,000 | 25/03/2022 | Flat |
| Same street 41 - 43 FLAT 6 WEST HILL ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 0NA | £245,000 | 21/01/2022 | Flat |
| Same street 27 GROUND FLOOR FLAT WEST HILL ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 0NA | £170,000 | 03/12/2021 | Flat |
| Same street 13 FLAT 1 WEST HILL ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 0NA | £180,000 | 12/11/2021 | Flat |
| Same street 43 WEST HILL ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN38 0NA | £75,000 | 20/10/2021 | Other |
Street average: £189,273 (11 sales)
Area average: £262,950 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Hastings. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Hastings. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Hastings.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Sussex East: £748/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
33 West Hill Road
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Highlands Inn | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | Athlone Court | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Goodman's | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Discount Carpets | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | West St Leonards | 0.4 miles |
| Train station | St Leonards Warrior Square | 0.6 miles |
| Hospital | Conquest Hospital | 2.5 miles |
| Hospital | Woodlands Centre for Acute Care | 2.5 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 98 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 75 |
| Shoplifting | 51 |
| Public order | 32 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 |
| Vehicle crime | 13 |
| Drugs | 12 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Bicycle theft | 6 |
| Robbery | 6 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total incidents | 335 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 24 Nov 2021 |
| Lansdowne Children's Centre | Other | 0.5 miles | — (No rating) |
| Saxon Mount School | Other | 0.8 miles | Good — 29 Nov 2017 |
| The St Leonards Academy | Secondary | 0.8 miles | Requires improvement — 21 Sep 2022 |
| West St Leonards Primary Academy | Primary | 0.8 miles | Good — 16 Nov 2016 |
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 Flat, West Hill Road, TN38 | £1,100/mo | 2 | 0.01 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, West Hill Road, TN38 | £1,200/mo | 2 | 0.01 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Boscobel Road, TN38 | £950/mo | 2 | 0.04 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, West Hill Road, TN38 | £1,100/mo | 2 | 0.12 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Penthouse, Regency House, TN38 | £1,250/mo | 2 | 0.36 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,120/mo (5 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- This street — Gross yield for this street only (Land Registry sales + rental comparables, same postcode + street).
- 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).