Property trends for TN30

    TN30 covers the Hastings area on the East Sussex coast. It is a seaside town with a mix of residential communities, historic character, and coastal appeal.

    At a Glance

    Average Property Price - TN30

    £527,301

    83

    National percentile

    Average Monthly Rent - TN

    £1,342

    71

    National percentile

    Average Net Household Income - TN30

    £40,563

    61

    National percentile

    Flat / Maisonette Yield - TN

    5.4%

    42

    National percentile

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - TN30

    3.4%

    43

    National percentile

    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - TN

    4.2%

    69

    National percentile

    Property Price & Volume Trends

    Average property prices stand at £527,301, placing TN30 among the most expensive nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.4% annually—a pace below the national average. Transaction activity has slowed in the latest year, with 154 sales against a 10-year average of 185 per annum.

    Rent & Yield Trends

    Average monthly rents of £1,342 sit above the national midpoint. Rental growth over the past decade has averaged 4.2% annually, outpacing the national trend. The flat yield has risen to 5.4%, up from a 10-year average of 4.6%, signalling improving returns for landlords in recent periods.

    Income & Affordability Trends

    Household incomes average £40,563, slightly above the national median. The price-to-income ratio has deteriorated to 13.0x from 10.5x in 2016, indicating homes have become less affordable relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has also worsened, with rents now consuming 31.9% of income compared to 28% in 2016.

    Resident Demographic Profile

    The population is distinctly older, with 33.5% aged 65 and over—nearly twice the national average—and a below-average share of younger residents. Outright home ownership is notably high at 47.9%, reflecting the age profile and relative affluence of the area. The employment mix leans towards managers (18.0%) and trades (14.5%), both above national norms, while professional roles are somewhat below average at 17.6%.

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