Property trends for TN33

    TN33 covers the Hastings area on the East Sussex coast, situated between the Kent border and the western edge of the 1066 Country heritage zone. It is a seaside town with a mix of Victorian charm, creative communities, and family appeal.

    At a Glance

    Average Property Price - TN33

    £482,291

    79

    National percentile

    Average Monthly Rent - TN

    £1,342

    71

    National percentile

    Average Net Household Income - TN33

    £43,443

    71

    National percentile

    Flat / Maisonette Yield - TN

    5.4%

    42

    National percentile

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - TN33

    3.5%

    46

    National percentile

    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - TN

    4.2%

    69

    National percentile

    Property Price & Volume Trends

    The average property price in TN33 is £482,000, placing it among the most expensive nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.5% per year—broadly in line with the national average. Transaction activity has slowed recently: 126 sales were recorded in the latest full year, compared to a 10-year average of 181 per year.

    Rent & Yield Trends

    Average monthly rent in the broader TN postcode area stands at £1,342, which is above the national average. Rents have grown at 4.2% per year over the past decade—faster than the national trend. The flat yield is currently 5.4%, up from a 10-year average of 4.6%, signalling improving returns for landlords.

    Income & Affordability Trends

    Average household income in TN33 is £43,443, above the national average. Purchase affordability has tightened: the price-to-income ratio has risen from 9.8x in 2016 to 11.1x today, making homes harder to reach relative to earnings. Rental affordability has also weakened, with rent now consuming 31.9% of income compared to 28% in 2016.

    Resident Demographic Profile

    The area has a notably older population: nearly 28% are aged 65 and over—significantly above the national average of 19.6%—while those aged 25–34 represent only 7.6%, well below the national 13.4%. Housing tenure is marked by high outright ownership at 46.8%, nearly 13 percentage points above the national average, reflecting the older demographic profile. The employment mix is skewed towards managers (18.1%, above the national 13.4%) and trades workers (14.3%, above the national 10.5%), while sales roles are notably underrepresented at 5.1% compared to the national 7.3%.

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