Data from Land Registry, ONS, Bank of England
Compare with another area →Key indicators for buyers
The Hastings market is moderately favourable for buyers. Prices have softened (-4.1%), which could present a buying opportunity. Affordability has improved from a peak of 10.9x in 2023 to 8.1x today. Rising rents (£1,009/mo, +3.1%) mean the cost of waiting is real.
Average sale prices · HM Land Registry / UK HPI
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
A home in Hastings costs 8.1x the local median salary — stretched, improving from a peak of 10.9x in 2023.
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Average monthly rent in Hastings is £1,009, up 3.1% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average Hastings price of £234,905 with a 25% deposit (£59k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £927 per month.
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Monthly mortgage payments (£927) are £82 less than renting (£1,009). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £59k — it would take around 8 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
55, MAGDALEN ROAD TN37 6EU | Semi-detached | £420,000 | 27 Jan 2026 |
67, CLIFTON ROAD TN35 5AN | Terraced | £300,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
18, BURHILL WAY TN38 0XP | Semi-detached | £420,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
21, HOMEDANE HOUSE, DENMARK PLACE TN34 1PQ | Flat/Maisonette | £60,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
4, BEAUCHAMP ROAD TN38 9HN | Semi-detached | £240,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
21, THE HEIGHTS TN35 5EP | Detached | £325,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
11, SILVERLANDS ROAD TN37 7DE | Terraced |
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Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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The average property in Hastings sells for £234,905, down 4.1% over the past year. Prices have grown from around £33k in the mid-1990s.
| £180,000 |
| 23 Jan 2026 |
17, HIGHWATER VIEW TN38 8EL | Detached | £380,000 | 20 Jan 2026 |
2, LORDS LANE TN35 5EB | Detached | £225,000 | 19 Jan 2026 |
FLAT 1, ST RODE, LONDON ROAD TN37 6PA | Flat/Maisonette | £175,000 | 19 Jan 2026 |
43, KINGSLEY CLOSE TN37 7BX | Terraced | £205,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
101, THE RIDGE TN34 2AB | Terraced | £242,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
29, TOWER ROAD WEST TN38 0RJ | Semi-detached | £900,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
149, LOWER GLEN ROAD TN37 7AR | Semi-detached | £285,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
85, THE RIDGE TN34 2AB | Detached | £280,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
95, WINCHELSEA ROAD TN35 4JT | Terraced | £170,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
74, ESSENDEN ROAD TN38 0XH | Semi-detached | £300,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
12, PLYNLIMMON ROAD TN34 3LT | Terraced | £247,500 | 15 Jan 2026 |
18, THE SUTTONS TN38 9RA | Detached | £475,000 | 14 Jan 2026 |
5, JEFFERSON WAY TN37 7TS | Detached | £565,000 | 14 Jan 2026 |
The most recent recorded sale in Hastings was a semi-detached property on Magdalen Road for £420,000 in January 2026. Across the last 20 sales, the median price was £285,000.