What type of property is Flat 2, 19 Helmsman Rise, TN38 8BQ?

Flat 2, 19 Helmsman Rise, TN38 8BQ is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did Flat 2, 19 Helmsman Rise, TN38 8BQ last change hands?

Flat 2, 19 Helmsman Rise, TN38 8BQ last sold for £183,333 in November 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £128,666 in November 2006, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of Flat 2, 19 Helmsman Rise, TN38 8BQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2006 and November 2020, Flat 2, 19 Helmsman Rise, TN38 8BQ rose from £128,666 to £183,333, a change of £54,667. That works out to roughly +2.6% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Flat 2, 19 Helmsman Rise, TN38 8BQ?

The current EPC rating for Flat 2, 19 Helmsman Rise, TN38 8BQ is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in September 2012. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat 2, 19 Helmsman Rise, TN38 8BQ?

Flat 2, 19 Helmsman Rise, TN38 8BQ has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in TN38 8BQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat 2, 19 Helmsman Rise, TN38 8BQ heated?

The latest EPC at Flat 2, 19 Helmsman Rise, TN38 8BQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Flat 2, 19 Helmsman Rise, TN38 8BQ?

Flat 2, 19 Helmsman Rise, TN38 8BQ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is Flat 2, 19 Helmsman Rise, TN38 8BQ located?

Flat 2, 19 Helmsman Rise, TN38 8BQ sits in St Leonards On Sea. It falls within the TN38 postcode district in East Sussex.

What is crime like near Flat 2, 19 Helmsman Rise, TN38 8BQ?

Police records around Flat 2, 19 Helmsman Rise, TN38 8BQ show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 40% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (563% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Flat 2, 19 Helmsman Rise, TN38 8BQ?

The closest primary school to Flat 2, 19 Helmsman Rise, TN38 8BQ is Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy (1.3km), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Ark Alexandra Academy (2.6km).

What is the nearest station to Flat 2, 19 Helmsman Rise, TN38 8BQ?

The closest bus stop to Flat 2, 19 Helmsman Rise, TN38 8BQ is Hoads Court, 81m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Flat 2, 19 Helmsman Rise, St Leonards On Sea, TN38 8BQ

Property type

Detached

Floor 1st

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Flat 2

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

Flat 2 is a two-bedroom detached house in St Leonards On Sea (TN38 8BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. At 61 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (61–69 m²). The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (76 versus a best of 84). The latest certificate (September 2012) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The latest certificate is from September 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2006–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£279/sq ft) was about 39.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2020 for £183,333.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

ParkingAllocated

Building

RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Flat 2's carbon output is low for the local stock.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 13 Sept 2022

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 2, 19 Helmsman Rise, St Leonards On Sea, TN38 8BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 2 has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£194,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.6% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£183,333

Growth on file: 2.6% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

27 November 2020Most recent
£183,333
+42.5%over 14 years
24 November 2006
£128,666

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN38 8BQ: £201,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in TN38 8BQ

On the street

Versus other Helmsman Rise homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, Flat 2 runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,005

Street avg £2,503

Strongly above

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Hoads Court — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 km

Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TN38 8BQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TN38 8BQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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