31A
ELPHINSTONE AVENUE, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX TN34 2DJ
Property details
Tenure
LEASEHOLD (110 years remaining on lease)
Floor area
66 m²
Council tax band
A
EPC rating
C
Last sold
£195,000 Jan 2026
Price per m²
£3,030/m²
Local average
£142,355 (+40.5%)
Deprivation
Decile 2 (6,232 of 33,755)
Street crime
464 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)
Key features
- CHAIN FREE
- Prime Blacklands location
- Spacious Ground Floor Apartment With Private Entrance
- Two Well-Proportioned Bedrooms
- Refurbished Kitchen & Bathroom With Quality Finishes
- Light-Filled Living Spaces With High Ceilings & Large Windows
- Nearby Excellent Transport links
- Walking Distance To Alexandra Park & Highly Regarded Local Schooling
- Well Presented Throughout
- Council Tax Band A
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas central
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Situated in the ever-popular Blacklands area of Hastings, this beautifully presented two-bedroom ground-floor garden apartment offers an exceptional opportunity to acquire a spacious and well-appointed home in a prime residential location.
Set within an attractive building on sought-after Elphinstone Avenue, the property benefits from a private entrance and a private garden, making it a rare find for buyers looking for outdoor space and privacy in a convenient setting.
The apartment has been tastefully refurbished throughout, featuring a modern fitted kitchen and a contemporary bathroom, both finished to a high standard. The accommodation is generously proportioned and well laid out, comprising two bedrooms, a stylish kitchen and a bright reception room that opens directly onto the garden - ideal for entertaining or enjoying quiet mornings outdoors. High ceilings and large windows enhance the sense of space and natural light throughout.
Located just moments from excellent transport links, the property offers easy access to Hastings town centre, mainline railway stations, and local amenities. Local schooling is within walking distance, as is the picturesque Alexandra Park, making this an ideal home for all.
Further benefits include UPVC double glazing, gas-fired central heating and a long lease of approximately 110 years remaining. Service charges are on an as-and-when basis.
This ground-floor apartment combines character, comfort, and convenience, and is positioned in one of Hastings’ most desirable residential areas. Early viewing is strongly recommended to avoid disappointment and fully appreciate everything this home has to offer.
Private Entrance -
Entrance Hall -
Storage -
Bedroom - 3.07m x 1.68m (10'0" x 5'6") -
Bedroom - 4.12m x 3.89m (13'6" x 12'9") -
Lounge - 4.05m x 3.55m (13'3" x 11'7") -
Kitchen/Diner - 4.33m x 2.11m (14'2" x 6'11") -
Bathroom - 2.18m x 2.43m (7'1" x 7'11") -
Private Rear Garden -
Listed by
Hastings
Just Property
Reference: 163813184
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 14/02/2020
Expiry date: 13/02/2030
Current heating cost: £443/year
Potential heating cost: £375/year
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (1,200)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #10065615
Property Details
Street: 31a Elphinstone Avenue
Town: HASTINGS
Postcode: TN34 2DJ
Installation Details
Items: 1 window
Certificate Issued: 03/02/2014
Work Completed: 13/01/2014
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
509% since 2000
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 28/01/2026 (6 months ago) | £195,000 | +25.8% |
| Sold | 24/11/2020 (5 years ago) | £155,000 | +3.3% |
| Sold | 30/06/2017 (9 years ago) | £150,000 | +311% |
| Sold | 15/09/2000 (25 years ago) | £36,500 | +35.2% |
| Sold | 28/06/2000 (26 years ago) | £27,000 | -15.6% |
| Sold | 10/03/2000 (26 years ago) | £32,000 | — |
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 7 ELPHINSTONE AVENUE, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2DJ | £270,000 | 25/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 55 ELPHINSTONE ROAD, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2EG | £145,000 | 08/07/2025 | Flat |
| 29 FLAT 2 MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 3SJ | £92,000 | 05/03/2025 | Flat |
| Same street 14 ELPHINSTONE AVENUE, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2DJ | £260,000 | 30/11/2023 | Terraced |
| Same street 16 ELPHINSTONE AVENUE, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2DJ | £250,000 | 08/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 17 FLAT 3 LATON ROAD, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2ES | £173,000 | 11/08/2023 | Flat |
| 115 HUGHENDEN ROAD, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 3TF | £190,000 | 20/07/2023 | Flat |
| 111 HUGHENDEN ROAD, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 3TF | £190,000 | 29/06/2023 | Flat |
| 113 HUGHENDEN ROAD, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 3TF | £190,000 | 29/06/2023 | Flat |
| Same street 42 ELPHINSTONE AVENUE, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2DJ | £340,000 | 26/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| WARWICK COURT, 22 FLAT 4 MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 3SH | £225,000 | 05/05/2023 | Flat |
| Same street 8 ELPHINSTONE AVENUE, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2DJ | £320,000 | 26/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 53D BALDSLOW ROAD, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2EY | £203,000 | 30/03/2023 | Flat |
| HUGHENDEN COURT FLAT 8 MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 3ST | £77,000 | 14/03/2023 | Flat |
| 37B HUGHENDEN ROAD, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 3TG | £120,000 | 21/12/2022 | Flat |
| Same street 31 TOP FLOOR FLAT ELPHINSTONE AVENUE, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2DJ | £254,999 | 09/12/2022 | Flat |
| 4 FLAT 1 QUARRY TERRACE, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 3SA | £185,000 | 07/12/2022 | Flat |
| 2 GROUND AND FIRST FLOOR MAISONETTE LATON ROAD, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2ET | £510,250 | 07/11/2022 | Flat |
| Same street 58 ELPHINSTONE AVENUE, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2DJ | £270,000 | 29/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 46 FLAT 4 ST HELENS PARK ROAD, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2DN | £237,000 | 16/09/2022 | Flat |
| HUGHENDEN COURT FLAT 22 MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 3ST | £52,500 | 25/08/2022 | Flat |
| HUGHENDEN COURT FLAT 5 MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 3ST | £140,000 | 12/08/2022 | Flat |
| WARWICK COURT, 22 FLAT 6 MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 3SH | £175,000 | 21/06/2022 | Flat |
| 5 FLAT 2 LATON ROAD, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2ET | £250,000 | 20/06/2022 | Flat |
| 17 FLAT 3 LATON ROAD, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2ES | £166,000 | 31/05/2022 | Flat |
| 45 FIRST FLOOR FLAT ELPHINSTONE ROAD, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2EG | £100,000 | 13/05/2022 | Flat |
| 45 GROUND FLOOR FLAT ELPHINSTONE ROAD, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2EG | £100,000 | 13/05/2022 | Flat |
| Same street 53 ELPHINSTONE AVENUE, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2DJ | £300,000 | 28/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 17 ELPHINSTONE AVENUE, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2DJ | £264,500 | 03/03/2022 | Flat |
| Same street 46 ELPHINSTONE AVENUE, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2DJ | £305,000 | 10/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 2 ELPHINSTONE AVENUE, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2DJ | £283,000 | 22/10/2021 | Terraced |
Street average: £283,409 (11 sales)
Area average: £176,038 (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 May 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 Southend: £873/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Hughenden Court | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Matylda | 0.3 miles |
| Bus stop | Manor Road | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Ore | 0.4 miles |
| Shop | Hastings Wine and Coffee | 0.6 miles |
| Train station | Unknown | 0.7 miles |
| Hospital | Conquest Hospital | 1.4 miles |
| Hospital | Woodlands Centre for Acute Care | 1.5 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 135 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 121 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 |
| Public order | 36 |
| Vehicle crime | 36 |
| Shoplifting | 35 |
| Other theft | 21 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total incidents | 464 |
Within 1 mile during Jun 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Baird Primary Academy | Primary | 0.2 miles | Requires improvement — 16 Jul 2024 |
| Ark Blacklands Primary Academy | Primary | 0.3 miles | Outstanding — 30 Nov 2016 |
| Ark Castledown Primary Academy | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 19 Jan 2022 |
| The Flagship School | Other | 0.6 miles | Inadequate — 3 Jul 2022 |
| Torfield School | Other | 0.6 miles | Outstanding — 2 Nov 2017 |
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, Castle Gardens, TN34 | £1,100/mo | 2 | 0.88 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,100/mo (1 listing)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).