Sold STC Town house

79 DE CHAM ROAD

ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, EAST SUSSEX TN37 6HF

4 beds 2 baths 1,195 sq ft Listed 8 Jun 2023 (-1098d)

£350,000

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# 4 bedroom town house for sale (TN37 6HF)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 79 DE CHAM ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, EAST SUSSEX TN37 6HF |
| Price | £350,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 111 m² |
| Last sold | £330,000 Oct 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Current heating cost:** £755/year

### Recommendations
- B (1,500)
- W1 (1,200)
- E (20)
- N (6,000)
- X (2,500)
- U (8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8902-2205-2629-0696-2913)

## Description

Spacious FOUR BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE with OFF ROAD PARKING positioned in a SOUGHT AFTER ST. LEONARDS LOCATION within immediate walking distance of local shops, eateries, cafes along with the beach and a mainline railway station with connections to London. The accommodation here is arranged across three storeys with the ground floor housing the GENEROUS KITCHEN/DINER which measures an impressive 15'7 x 15'4 offering plenty of space for a full dining table. The kitchen is FITTED to provide ample storage space and there is a door giving access to the INTEGRAL GARAGE which is currently being used as a workshop. There is also a handy DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM and a SUN ROOM which is currently being used as a utility room. The living room sits on the first floor and enjoys double doors leading out to the BALCONY along with one double bedroom with BUILT-IN STORAGE and a MODERN SHOWER ROOM while the further three bedrooms are housed on the second floor relishing STUNNING SEA VIEWS together with a large family bathroom. The SOUTH FACING rear garden is mainly laid to lawn and features a summer house while to the front of the property there is a DRIVEWAY.

## Property Photos

- ![Kitchen/diner](/listings/photos/135884645/246311) - Kitchen/diner
- ![Living room](/listings/photos/135884645/246312) - Living room
- ![Views](/listings/photos/135884645/246313) - Views
- ![Front elevation](/listings/photos/135884645/246314) - Front elevation
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/135884645/246315) - Garden
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/135884645/246316) - Garden
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/135884645/246317) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/135884645/246318) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/135884645/246319) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom/study](/listings/photos/135884645/246320) - Bedroom/study
- ![Entrance hall](/listings/photos/135884645/246321) - Entrance hall
- ![Shower room](/listings/photos/135884645/246322) - Shower room
- ![Bedroom/study](/listings/photos/135884645/246323) - Bedroom/study
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/135884645/246324) - Bathroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/135884645/246325) - Bedroom
- ![Kitchen/diner](/listings/photos/135884645/246326) - Kitchen/diner
- ![Balcony](/listings/photos/135884645/246327) - Balcony
- ![Sun room](/listings/photos/135884645/246328) - Sun room

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/135884645/246329) - Floorplan 1

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 79 DE CHAM ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN37 6HF | £330,000 | 02/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 79 DE CHAM ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN37 6HF | £253,000 | 04/07/2019 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 49 CHURCH ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN37 6HB | £305,000 | 11/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 38 CHAPEL PARK ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN37 6HU | £470,000 | 20/10/2023 | Terraced |
| MAUDLIN COURT 5 DE CHAM ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN37 6JY | £235,000 | 13/09/2023 | Terraced |
| MAUDLIN COURT 13 DE CHAM ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN37 6JY | £295,000 | 20/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 16 ST CATHERINES CLOSE, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN37 6SR | £295,000 | 05/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 17 CHERRY TREE CLOSE, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN37 6EX | £247,000 | 24/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 10 ST CATHERINES CLOSE, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN37 6SR | £230,000 | 29/10/2021 | Terraced |
| 41 SOUTHWATER ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN37 6JR | £240,000 | 29/10/2021 | Terraced |

**Area average:** £289,625 (8 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £273,691 (17 Terraced, TN37, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +27.9%

## 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 Sussex East (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,147/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.29% (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:** £3,153/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -3.3%
- **10y growth:** 66.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Hastings; Terraced series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -3.7%
- **5y growth (index):** 7%
- **10y growth (index):** 37.7%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

111 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£330,000 Oct 2023

Price per m²

£3,153/m²

Local average

£273,691 (+27.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (2,182 of 33,755)

Street crime

669 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Four bedroom townhouse
Set across three storeys
Large kitchen/diner
Garage and off road parking
Enclosed rear garden
Close to amenities
Stunning sea views
Generous proportions

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Listed by

Hastings

MADE HASTINGS LIMITED

Reference: 135884645

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 10/01/2019

Current heating cost: £755/year

Potential heating cost: £576/year

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (1,500)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (20)
Solar water heating (6,000)
High performance external doors (2,500)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Price history

30% since 2019

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	02/10/2023 (2 years ago)	£330,000	+30.4%
Sold	04/07/2019 (6 years ago)	£253,000	—

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
49 CHURCH ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN37 6HB	£305,000	11/12/2025	Terraced
38 CHAPEL PARK ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN37 6HU	£470,000	20/10/2023	Terraced
MAUDLIN COURT 5 DE CHAM ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN37 6JY	£235,000	13/09/2023	Terraced
MAUDLIN COURT 13 DE CHAM ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN37 6JY	£295,000	20/12/2022	Terraced
16 ST CATHERINES CLOSE, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN37 6SR	£295,000	05/09/2022	Terraced
17 CHERRY TREE CLOSE, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN37 6EX	£247,000	24/03/2022	Terraced
10 ST CATHERINES CLOSE, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN37 6SR	£230,000	29/10/2021	Terraced
41 SOUTHWATER ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN37 6JR	£240,000	29/10/2021	Terraced

Area average: £289,625 (8 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -3.3%

10y growth 66.5%

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

1y (index) -3.7%

5y (index) 7%

10y (index) 37.7%

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 Sussex East: £1,147/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Fire Station	0.1 miles
Shop	Lidl	0.1 miles
Shop	Londis	0.2 miles
Train station	St Leonards Warrior Square	0.2 miles
Train station	Hastings	0.6 miles
Hospital	Conquest Hospital	1.9 miles
Hospital	St Anne's Centre & EMI Wards	2.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	165
Anti-social behaviour	144
Shoplifting	96
Criminal damage and arson	64
Public order	45
Burglary	40
Other theft	32
Vehicle crime	20
Drugs	19
Robbery	15
Possession of weapons	10
Other crime	8
Theft from the person	6
Bicycle theft	5
Total incidents	669

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
St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 6 Mar 2019
Lansdowne Children's Centre	Other	0.3 miles	— (No rating)
St Paul's Church of England Academy	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 30 Jan 2019
Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 17 Apr 2015
St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy	Primary	0.9 miles	Good — 24 Nov 2021

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.29%

Max investor price (0.8%) £125,875

Target investor price (1%) £100,700

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).

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