Property trends for TN37

    TN37 covers Hastings and the surrounding coastal area of East Sussex, situated on the south coast between the Kent border and Eastbourne. It is a seaside destination with a mix of established residential neighbourhoods, tourism-oriented leisure facilities, and regenerating town centre quarters.

    At a Glance

    Average Property Price - TN37

    £297,123

    41

    National percentile

    Average Monthly Rent - TN

    £1,342

    71

    National percentile

    Average Net Household Income - TN37

    £35,755

    36

    National percentile

    Flat / Maisonette Yield - TN

    5.4%

    42

    National percentile

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - TN37

    5.3%

    92

    National percentile

    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - TN

    4.2%

    69

    National percentile

    Property Price & Volume Trends

    The average property price in TN37 is £297,000, which is slightly below the national average. However, the area has experienced notably strong price growth over the past decade, with annual growth of 5.3% — among the fastest-growing areas nationally. Transaction activity has moderated recently, with 253 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 357 annually.

    Rent & Yield Trends

    Average monthly rent in the broader TN postcode area is £1,342, placing it in the upper half nationally. Rental growth has been solid, averaging 4.2% annually over ten years — comparable to the national pace. The current flat yield stands at 5.4%, a marked improvement on the 10-year average of 4.6%, indicating strengthening returns for landlords in recent months.

    Income & Affordability Trends

    Average household income in TN37 is £35,755, below the national median. Affordability for purchasers has tightened: the current price-to-income ratio is 7.9x, up from 6.5x in 2016, signalling that property has become substantially less affordable relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has similarly weakened, with rent-to-income rising from 28% in 2016 to 31.9% today.

    Resident Demographic Profile

    The area skews notably older than the national average, with those aged 50–64 accounting for 22.1% of the population (versus 19.8% nationally) and the 65+ group at 19.9%. Young adults are underrepresented: the 16–24 age group makes up just 8.6%, well below the 11.0% national average. Private rented housing is more prevalent than usual at 30.7%, while social rented accommodation is less common at 11.3%. The employment profile shows a strong concentration in caring occupations, which account for 13% of jobs — notably higher than the 9.2% national average.

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