Sold STC Semi-detached

9 THE RIDGE

HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX TN34 2AA

3 beds 2 baths 101 m² Listed 8 Jan 2024 (-883d)

£320,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

101 m²

Council tax band

C

Last sold

£320,000 Jul 2024

Local average

£354,188 (-9.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (9,924 of 33,755)

Street crime

185 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Semi Detached Family Home
  • Downstairs WC
  • Large Kitchen-Diner
  • Three Bedrooms
  • En Suite to Master
  • Private Rear Garden
  • Workshop & Under Croft Storage
  • Off Road Parking
  • Council Tax Band C

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

PCM Estate Agents are delighted to present to the market a UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY to secure this OLDER STYLE THREE BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED FAMILY HOME conveniently located in a sought-after region of Hastings with a SOUTH FACING GARDEN having VIEWS extending over Hastings and out to sea.

The property has a driveway providing OFF ROAD PARKING for two vehicles side-by-side and the aforementioned SOUTH FACING GARDEN enjoying plenty of sun throughout the day and a LARGE WORKSHOP.

Inside the property comprises an entrance hall, COSY LIVING ROOM, OPEN PLAN KITCHEN-DINER leading to a single storey extension which is a continuation of the OPEN PLAN KITCHEN-DINING-FAMILY ROOM, downstairs wc, first floor landing, MASTER BEDROOM with EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM, TWO FURTHER BEDROOMS and a MODERN BATHROOM. STUNNING VIEWS can be enjoyed from the rear facing accommodation extending over the town and out to sea.

Conveniently positioned close to amenities within Ore, close to popular schooling establishments and benefitting from modern comforts including gas fired central heating and double glazing. Please call the owners agents now to book your viewing.

Double Glazed Front Door - Opening to:

Vestibule - Double glazed window to side aspect, double glazed door to:

Entrance Hall - Stairs rising to upper floor accommodation, exposed wooden floorboards, radiator, telephone point, picture rail, double glazed pattern glass window to side aspect, door to:

Downstairs Wc - Low level wc incorporating a vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap and tiled splashbacks, double glazed pattern glass window to side aspect.

Living Room - 3.56m into bay x 3.40m (11'8 into bay x 11'2) - Picture rail, built in storage, radiator, fireplace, television point, double glazed bay window to front aspect.

Kitchen - 15'6 max narrowing to 8'10 x 12'6 narrowing to 9'8 (4.72m max narrowing to 2.69m x 3.81m narrowing to 2.95m)
Fitted with a matching range of eye and base level cupboards and drawers with worksurfaces over, four ring gas hob with extractor over, waist level oven and separate grill, inset one & ½ bowl drainer-sink unit with mixer tap, space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, space for tall American style fridge freezer, inset down lights, wall mounted vertical radiator, under stairs storage cupboard, part tiled walls, window to rear aspect with pleasant views onto the garden and far reaching views beyond neighbouring properties to the sea. Open plan to:

Dining Room - 3.10m x 2.44m (10'2 x 8') - Wall mounted electric radiator, double glazed windows to both side and rear elevations, double glazed door opening to garden and having pleasant views over the garden and beyond neighbouring properties to the sea.

First Floor Landing - Spacious with wall mounted vertical radiator, loft hatch providing access to loft space.

Bedroom One - 3.76m into bay x 3.15m (12'4 into bay x 10'4) - Radiator, picture rail, double glazed bay window to front aspect, door to:

En Suite - Large walk in shower enclosure with electric shower, concealed cistern low level wc, vanity enclosed wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap and ample storage, wall mounted vertical radiator, part tiled walls, inset down lights, extractor for ventilation, double glazed pattern glass window to front aspect.

Bedroom Two - 9'6 narrowing to 8'4 x 8'7 (2.90m narrowing to 2.54m x 2.62m)
Picture rail, radiator, double glazed window to rear aspect having spectacular views over the garden and far reaching views beyond toward the sea and Beachy Head.

Bedroom Three - 2.62m x 1.96m (8'7 x 6'5) - Picture rail, radiator, double glazed window to rear aspect having lovely views over the garden, far reaching views over neighbouring rooftops to the sea and to Beachy Head.

Bathroom - P shaped panelled bath with chrome mixer tap and shower attachment, electric shower over bath with glass shower screen, dual flush low level wc, vanity enclosed wash hand basin with mixer tap, down lights, radiator, wall mounted Dimplex heater, wall mounted extractor for ventilation, part tiled walls, double glazed pattern glass window to side aspect.

Outside - Front - Block paved drive providing off road parking for two vehicles side-by-side.

Rear Garden - A particular feature of this property is its generous rear garden which is considered family friendly and features a decking area ideal for seating and entertaining where you can also enjoy a pleasant view towards the sea. There is also a small patio area, outside power points, outside water tap, steps leading to the main area being laid to lawn and featuring planted borders, enclosed fenced boundaries, greenhouse and under croft storage area. Towards the end of the garden is a:

Large Workshop - 5.92m x 3.51m (19'5 x 11'6) - Power, lighting, windows to both side aspects, considered ideal to be used as a workshop/ additional living space.

Listed by

Hastings

PCM Estate Agents

Reference: 143454500

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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Price history

31% since 2018

Event Date Price % change
Sold 03/07/2024 (1 year ago) £320,000 +30.6%
Sold 04/05/2018 (8 years ago) £245,000

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 COOKSON GARDENS, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN35 5QH £262,000 19/12/2025 Semi-detached
118 VICTORIA AVENUE, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN35 5BT £335,000 05/12/2025 Semi-detached
127 THE RIDGE, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2AB £435,000 20/12/2023 Semi-detached
34 GREVILLE ROAD, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN35 5AL £305,000 03/11/2023 Semi-detached
195 FREDERICK ROAD, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN35 5AU £221,000 27/10/2023 Semi-detached
6 WINCHELSEA ROAD, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN35 4JU £200,000 21/07/2023 Semi-detached
6 WINCHELSEA ROAD, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN35 4JU £180,000 21/07/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 7 THE RIDGE, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2AA £295,000 16/06/2023 Semi-detached
79 VICTORIA AVENUE, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN35 5BT £317,000 01/12/2022 Semi-detached
51 GROVE ROAD, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN35 4JS £205,000 30/11/2022 Semi-detached
51 GROVE ROAD, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN35 4JS £213,000 30/11/2022 Semi-detached
122 VICTORIA AVENUE, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN35 5BT £320,000 29/11/2022 Semi-detached
16 GREVILLE ROAD, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN35 5AL £255,000 07/10/2022 Semi-detached
79 THE RIDGE, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2AB £315,000 20/09/2022 Semi-detached
13 GREVILLE ROAD, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN35 5AL £305,000 27/07/2022 Semi-detached
178 FREDERICK ROAD, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN35 5AU £290,000 20/07/2022 Semi-detached
58 GREVILLE ROAD, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN35 5AL £275,000 06/06/2022 Semi-detached
12 GREVILLE ROAD, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN35 5AL £260,000 18/03/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 3 - 5 FLAT 8 THE RIDGE, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2AA £200,000 14/03/2022 Flat
Same street 15 THE RIDGE, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2AA £280,000 18/02/2022 Semi-detached
64 GREVILLE ROAD, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN35 5AL £285,000 07/12/2021 Semi-detached
180 FREDERICK ROAD, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN35 5AU £257,000 29/09/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 3 - 5 FLAT 3 THE RIDGE, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2AA £170,000 13/09/2021 Flat
193 FREDERICK ROAD, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN35 5AU £253,000 06/09/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 13 THE RIDGE, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2AA £330,000 06/08/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 21 THE RIDGE, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2AA £210,000 11/06/2021 Flat

Street average: £247,500 (6 sales)

Area average: £274,400 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 5.7%
10y growth 32.4%

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

1y (index) -2.9%
5y (index) 7.6%
10y (index) 39.1%

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 Southend: £1,097/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Victoria Tyre Centre 0.1 miles
Shop D.J. Burt 0.1 miles
Bus stop Red Lake Terrace 0.3 miles
Bus stop Graystone Lane 0.3 miles
Train station Ore 0.8 miles
Train station Unknown 1.4 miles
Hospital Conquest Hospital 1.7 miles
Hospital St Anne's Centre & EMI Wards 1.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 76
Anti-social behaviour 33
Criminal damage and arson 17
Other crime 11
Shoplifting 11
Other theft 10
Vehicle crime 10
Public order 6
Burglary 3
Possession of weapons 3
Drugs 2
Theft from the person 2
Robbery 1
Total incidents 185

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
Sandown Primary School and Nursery Primary 0.1 miles Good — 9 Jun 2016
Ore Village Primary Academy Primary 0.3 miles Good — 27 Mar 2024
The Hastings Academy Secondary 0.6 miles Requires improvement — 23 Nov 2023
All Saints CofE Junior Academy Primary 0.7 miles Good — 31 Jan 2018
Dudley Infant Academy Primary 0.9 miles Good — 17 Oct 2019

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
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Victoria Avenue, TN35 £1,295/mo 3 0.06 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Little Acres Way, TN35 £1,500/mo 3 0.14 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,398/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.44%
Max investor price (0.8%) £174,750
Target investor price (1%) £139,800
Gross yield 5.2%
Cost-to-rent ratio 19.1×
Monthly cashflow £-27/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -0.3%
  • 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).