# 1 bedroom flat for sale (RH19 1EE) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 55 ST LEONARDS PARK, EAST GRINSTEAD, WEST SUSSEX RH19 1EE | | Price | £150,000 | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Last sold | £142,500 Jan 2021 | ## Description **SUMMARY** Top floor super-studio very well positioned to East Grinstead Mainline Train station and benefiting from a lounge, kitchen, bedroom area and bathroom, communal grounds and allocated parking space. Ideal first time buyer or buy to let investment. No onward chain. **DESCRIPTION** Top floor super studio flat, situated within a very popular residential development, very well positioned to East Grinstead Mainline Train Station and benefiting from a lounge, bedroom area, kitchen and bathroom. Externally there are communal grounds and an allocated parking space. This would be an ideal first time buyer home or an investment opportunity for a buy-to-let buyer. Offered for sale with no onward chain, we highly recommend your earliest possible internal viewing to avoid disappointment. **Entrance Hall** 3' 3" x 7' 6" ( 0.99m x 2.29m ) **Cloakroom** 3' 5" x 2' 9" ( 1.04m x 0.84m ) **Lounge** 14' 7" x 12' 7" ( 4.45m x 3.84m ) Window to the side of the property. Carpet flooring and doors to the kitchen and master bedroom. **Kitchen** 8' 9" x 6' 3" ( 2.67m x 1.91m ) Window to the side of the property, matching wall and base units with work surface over, stainless steel one bowl sink drainer, oven and hob, breakfast bar, flooring tiled and part walls, space for fridge/freezer and washing machine. **Master Bedroom**  Window to the rear of the property and built in storage shelving. **Bathroom**  Fully tiled bathroom with bath, wash hand basin and W/c. We currently hold lease details as displayed above, should you require further information please contact the branch. Please note additional fees could be incurred for items such as leasehold packs. 1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale. 2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract. 3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. 4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense. 5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances. 6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/84183685/293599) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/84183685/293601) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/84183685/293603) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/84183685/293605) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/84183685/293607) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/84183685/293609) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/84183685/293611) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/84183685/293614) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/84183685/293619) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/84183685/293624) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/84183685/293629) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/84183685/293635) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/84183685/293638) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/84183685/293643) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/84183685/293646) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC](/listings/photos/84183685/293650) - EPC ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 55 ST LEONARDS PARK, EAST GRINSTEAD, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH19 1EE | £142,500 | 22/01/2021 | Flat | | 55 ST LEONARDS PARK, EAST GRINSTEAD, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH19 1EE | £52,500 | 22/10/1999 | Flat | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | CHARTER PLACE, 2 FLAT 5 ORCHARD WAY, EAST GRINSTEAD, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH19 1SW | £112,500 | 27/11/2025 | Flat | | 129 ST LEONARDS PARK, EAST GRINSTEAD, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH19 1EG | £150,000 | 12/08/2025 | Flat | | [Same street] 70 ST LEONARDS PARK, EAST GRINSTEAD, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH19 1EE | £205,000 | 06/03/2025 | Flat | | 85A QUEENS ROAD, EAST GRINSTEAD, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH19 1BG | £210,000 | 20/02/2025 | Flat | | [Same street] 38 ST LEONARDS PARK, EAST GRINSTEAD, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH19 1EE | £160,000 | 14/02/2025 | Flat | | [Same street] 35 ST LEONARDS PARK, EAST GRINSTEAD, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH19 1EE | £135,000 | 10/01/2025 | Flat | | [Same street] 64 ST LEONARDS PARK, EAST GRINSTEAD, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH19 1EE | £206,000 | 07/01/2025 | Flat | | [Same street] 61 ST LEONARDS PARK, EAST GRINSTEAD, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH19 1EE | £215,000 | 22/11/2024 | Flat | | NEWACRE HOUSE FLAT 6 WOOD STREET, EAST GRINSTEAD, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH19 1UG | £195,000 | 30/08/2024 | Flat | | 9 WHITE LION CLOSE, EAST GRINSTEAD, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH19 1UD | £240,000 | 21/12/2023 | Flat | | ST. JAMES COURT FLAT 4 ST JAMES ROAD, EAST GRINSTEAD, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH19 1DB | £85,000 | 20/12/2023 | Flat | | OVERTON COURT APARTMENT 6 RAILWAY APPROACH, EAST GRINSTEAD, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH19 1BZ | £112,500 | 20/10/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] 37 ST LEONARDS PARK, EAST GRINSTEAD, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH19 1EE | £157,000 | 22/09/2023 | Flat | | 123 ST LEONARDS PARK, EAST GRINSTEAD, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH19 1EG | £185,000 | 03/07/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] 57 ST LEONARDS PARK, EAST GRINSTEAD, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH19 1EE | £225,000 | 05/05/2023 | Flat | | QUEENS COURT, 45 FLAT 8 QUEENS ROAD, EAST GRINSTEAD, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH19 1BG | £222,000 | 02/05/2023 | Flat | | NEWACRE HOUSE FLAT 18 WOOD STREET, EAST GRINSTEAD, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH19 1UG | £208,000 | 30/03/2023 | Flat | | NEWACRE HOUSE FLAT 21 WOOD STREET, EAST GRINSTEAD, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH19 1UG | £220,000 | 23/01/2023 | Flat | | NEWACRE HOUSE FLAT 66 WOOD STREET, EAST GRINSTEAD, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH19 1UR | £210,000 | 21/12/2022 | Flat | | GREENSTEDE HOUSE FLAT 14 WOOD STREET, EAST GRINSTEAD, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH19 1UZ | £433,727 | 20/12/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] 39 ST LEONARDS PARK, EAST GRINSTEAD, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH19 1EE | £140,000 | 09/12/2022 | Flat | | NEWACRE HOUSE FLAT 3 WOOD STREET, EAST GRINSTEAD, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH19 1UG | £220,000 | 09/12/2022 | Flat | | NEWACRE HOUSE FLAT 44 WOOD STREET, EAST GRINSTEAD, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH19 1UG | £210,000 | 01/12/2022 | Flat | | ST. JAMES COURT FLAT 1 ST JAMES ROAD, EAST GRINSTEAD, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH19 1DB | £115,000 | 29/11/2022 | Flat | | QUEENS COURT, 45 FLAT 2 QUEENS ROAD, EAST GRINSTEAD, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH19 1BG | £104,500 | 18/11/2022 | Flat | | NEWACRE HOUSE FLAT 92 WOOD STREET, EAST GRINSTEAD, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH19 1UR | £230,000 | 11/11/2022 | Flat | | 12A ST JAMES ROAD, EAST GRINSTEAD, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH19 1DL | £231,000 | 01/11/2022 | Flat | | SUSSEX HOUSE FLAT 25 LONDON ROAD, EAST GRINSTEAD, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH19 1TT | £250,000 | 28/10/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] 19 ST LEONARDS PARK, EAST GRINSTEAD, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH19 1EE | £170,000 | 01/06/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] 49 ST LEONARDS PARK, EAST GRINSTEAD, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH19 1EE | £130,000 | 03/05/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] 51 ST LEONARDS PARK, EAST GRINSTEAD, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH19 1EE | £140,000 | 27/01/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] 18 ST LEONARDS PARK, EAST GRINSTEAD, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH19 1EE | £183,000 | 01/10/2021 | Flat | | [Same street] 67 ST LEONARDS PARK, EAST GRINSTEAD, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH19 1EE | £208,000 | 30/06/2021 | Flat | | [Same street] 34 ST LEONARDS PARK, EAST GRINSTEAD, MID SUSSEX, WEST SUSSEX, RH19 1EE | £144,000 | 24/06/2021 | Flat | **Street average:** £172,714 (14 sales) **Area average:** £197,211 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £215,236 (36 Flat, RH19, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -30.3% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Mid Sussex). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,269/mo - **Realistic:** £1,410/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,551/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Crawley & Reigate (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £858/mo ## 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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | Studio Flat, St James Road, RH19 | £1,300/mo | 1 | 0.17 miles | OpenRent | | Studio Flat, Southwick House, RH19 | £925/mo | 1 | 0.45 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,113/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.74% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £139,125 - **Target investor price (1%):** £111,300 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,113/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 8.9% - **Cost-to-rent:** 11.2× - **Monthly cashflow:** £386/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 10.6% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -11% - **10y growth:** -11.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Mid Sussex; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -2.2% - **5y growth (index):** 4.8% - **10y growth (index):** 12.6% ## 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)