Property trends for TN36

    TN36 covers the Hastings area on the East Sussex coast. It is a established seaside community with a mixed demographic appeal, ranging from retirees to families seeking coastal living.

    At a Glance

    Average Property Price - TN36

    £536,757

    84

    National percentile

    Average Monthly Rent - TN

    £1,342

    71

    National percentile

    Average Net Household Income - TN36

    £35,845

    36

    National percentile

    Flat / Maisonette Yield - TN

    5.4%

    42

    National percentile

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - TN36

    4.4%

    78

    National percentile

    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - TN

    4.2%

    69

    National percentile

    Property Price & Volume Trends

    The latest average price of £537,000 places TN36 among the most expensive nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.4% annually, a pace that is above the national average. Transaction activity has moderated significantly, with 23 sales recorded in the latest full year compared to a historical average of 42 annually.

    Rent & Yield Trends

    Average monthly rents of £1,342 sit above the national median. Rental growth over ten years has averaged 4.2% annually, in line with national trends. The flat yield currently stands at 5.4%, a notable uplift from the 10-year average of 4.6%, reflecting stronger recent rental returns relative to capital values.

    Income & Affordability Trends

    Average household income of £36,000 is below the national average. Affordability for buyers has deteriorated markedly: the price-to-income ratio now stands at 16.9x, up sharply from 9.8x in 2016, meaning property has become substantially less affordable relative to local earnings. For renters, the affordability picture is similarly strained, with monthly rent consuming 31.9% of household income compared to 28% eight years ago.

    Resident Demographic Profile

    The population skews significantly older, with nearly one in three residents aged 65 and over compared to under one-fifth nationally; conversely, those aged 16–24 represent just 7.5%, well below the national average of 11%. Housing tenure is distinctive: nearly 46% own their home outright—well above the national 33.7%—while mortgage ownership is notably low at 19.6% versus the national 27%. The employment profile is characterised by strength in managerial roles (16% versus 13.4% nationally) and trades occupations (15.7% versus 10.5%), with fewer professionals than average.

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