The Old Forge, 26 The Ridge, Hastings, TN34 2AA is a freehold detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,485 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £519,894 , which equates to approximately £350 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Sep 2011 for £270,000. Since then, the value has increased by £249,894, representing a 92.6% increase, or approximately 6.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £519,894 is:

  • 27.6% higher than the average property price on The Ridge
  • 88.0% higher than the average in the TN34 2AA postcode area
  • and 64.1% higher than the average price for Hastings 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 2 March 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1485 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£519,894
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£350
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

The Old Forge, 26 The Ridge, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2AA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Mar 2017.

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 1 Mar 2011, and the property received the same rating of D with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 56.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from very good to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The wall energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to TN34 2AA

2 nd / 37
Price Rank
88% higher than average
2 nd / 16
Size Rank
58% bigger than average
5 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% higher than average

Compared to other properties in TN34 2AA , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 37. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 16 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 2nd out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£519,894
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+93 %
30 Sep 2011
£270,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1335 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 24 Mar 2003
rooms: 6
size: 1593 sq ft
sale price: £475,000
sale date: 21 Feb 2022
rooms: 4
size: 1361 sq ft
sale price: £510,000
sale date: 14 Sep 2018
rooms: 5
size: 1485 sq ft
sale price: £375,000
sale date: 29 Mar 2018
rooms: 5
size: 1410 sq ft
sale price: £375,000
sale date: 21 Nov 2014

Data Sources

The property at The Old Forge, 26 The Ridge, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2AA appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 30 Sep 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Mar 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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