Property Data OutlookHastings
Data from Land Registry, ONS, Bank of England
Compare with another area →Market outlook for Hastings
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.
Price trends
Average sale prices · HM Land Registry / UK HPI
Affordability ratio
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.
Rental trends
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.
Monthly mortgage
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.
Rent vs buy snapshot
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.
Recent sales
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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