Flat 2, 5 Watchbell Street, Rye, TN31 7HA is a leasehold flat built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,163 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £631,688 , which equates to approximately £543 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 May 2025 for £640,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £8,312, representing a 1.3% decrease, or approximately 2.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £631,688 is:

  • 17.1% lower than the average property price on Watchbell Street
  • 20.2% lower than the average in the TN31 7HA postcode area
  • and 53.6% higher 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 4 October 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1163 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£631,688
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£543
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 2, 5 Watchbell Street, Rye, Rother, East Sussex, TN31 7HA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Oct 2024.

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 main heating system. The windows have some double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 8 May 2012, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to some double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 21% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Some double glazing
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to TN31 7HA

9 th / 13
Price Rank
20% lower than average
5 th / 9
Size Rank
6% smaller than average
7 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% lower than average

Compared to other properties in TN31 7HA , this flat's estimated value ranks 9th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 9 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 5th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£631,688
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-1 %
23 May 2025
£640,000
Leasehold
+29.3 %
17 Oct 2022
£495,000
Leasehold
+52.3 %
17 Aug 2012
£325,000
Leasehold
+36.6 %
12 Jun 2006
£238,000
Leasehold
+107 %
30 Nov 1995
£115,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 4
size: 1097 sq ft
sale price: £499,950
sale date: 8 Jun 2012
rooms: 6
size: 1916 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 21 Oct 1996
rooms: 5
size: 1089 sq ft
sale price: £900,000
sale date: 24 Nov 2023
rooms: 4
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £437,555
sale date: 19 Aug 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £695,000
sale date: 22 Jul 2016

Data Sources

The property at Flat 2, 5 Watchbell Street, Rye, TN31 7HA appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 May 2025. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Oct 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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