12 Lea Avenue, Rye, TN31 7BH is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,270 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £270,110 , which equates to approximately £213 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Nov 2020 for £230,000. Since then, the value has increased by £40,110, representing a 17.4% increase, or approximately 3.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £270,110 is:

  • 5.9% higher than the average property price on Lea Avenue
  • 1.5% lower than the average in the TN31 7BH postcode area
  • and 34.3% lower than the average price for Rye as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 30 May 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1270 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£270,110
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£213
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

12 Lea Avenue, Rye, Rother, East Sussex, TN31 7BH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 May 2025.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 24 Nov 2009, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 127.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, mains gas to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to system built, as built, partial insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
System built, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to TN31 7BH

9 th / 24
Price Rank
2% lower than average
2 nd / 20
Size Rank
41% bigger than average
20 th / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
30% lower than average

Compared to other properties in TN31 7BH , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 20th out of 20 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 2nd out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£270,110
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+17 %
16 Nov 2020
£230,000
Leasehold
+39.4 %
19 May 2010
£165,000
Leasehold
+65 %
4 Sep 2006
£100,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 28 Feb 2019
rooms: 9
size: 1485 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 12 Jun 2014
rooms: 5
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £149,000
sale date: 29 Jan 2007
rooms: 5
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 27 Apr 2021
rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 4 Mar 2024

Data Sources

The property at 12 Lea Avenue, Rye, TN31 7BH appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 Nov 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 May 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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