Property trends for TN40

    TN40 covers the Hastings area on the Sussex coast, sitting in the south-east of England. It is a long-established seaside town with a mix of period properties, coastal charm, and local amenities that appeal to retirees and families alike.

    At a Glance

    Average Property Price - TN40

    £267,358

    33

    National percentile

    Average Monthly Rent - TN

    £1,342

    71

    National percentile

    Average Net Household Income - TN40

    £33,176

    20

    National percentile

    Flat / Maisonette Yield - TN

    5.4%

    42

    National percentile

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - TN40

    4.0%

    67

    National percentile

    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - TN

    4.2%

    69

    National percentile

    Property Price & Volume Trends

    The average property price in TN40 is £267,000, placing it below the national average. Over the past decade, prices have grown by 4.0% annually—a pace that sits slightly above the mid-point of national growth rates. Transaction activity has softened: 295 sales were recorded in the latest year, down from a 10-year average of 456 per annum.

    Rent & Yield Trends

    Average monthly rent in the broader TN area stands at £1,342, positioning it well above the national median. Rental growth over ten years has averaged 4.2% annually, also outpacing the national trend. The flat yield has improved to 5.4%, up from a 10-year average of 4.6%, indicating stronger rental returns relative to capital values.

    Income & Affordability Trends

    Average household income is £33,176, notably below the national average and among the lowest nationally. The price-to-income ratio has widened to 8.2x from 6.9x in 2016, signalling that property affordability has deteriorated. Rental affordability has also declined: the rent-to-income ratio has risen from 28% to 31.9%, meaning a growing share of household income is required to cover rental costs.

    Resident Demographic Profile

    The population is notably older: 30.3% are aged 65 and over, compared to the national average of 19.6%, while those under 15 represent just 14.4% against a national norm of 17.5%. Housing tenure is distinctive, with 31% in private rental accommodation—well above the national 21.7%—and only 20.1% owning with a mortgage against the national 27.0%. The employment profile shows a particularly strong caring sector at 16.2%, nearly double the national 9.2%, with above-average representation in trades (12.2%) and technical roles (12.5%), but fewer professionals (14.9% versus 20.5% nationally).

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