What type of property is 1 Kite Close, TN38 8DR?

1 Kite Close, TN38 8DR is a 2-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Kite Close, TN38 8DR?

1 Kite Close, TN38 8DR last sold for £210,000 in October 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £120,000 in October 2006, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Kite Close, TN38 8DR?

Across 2 sales between October 2006 and October 2015, 1 Kite Close, TN38 8DR rose from £120,000 to £210,000, a change of £90,000. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Kite Close, TN38 8DR have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Kite Close, TN38 8DR is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Kite Close, TN38 8DR?

1 Kite Close, TN38 8DR has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in TN38 8DR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Kite Close, TN38 8DR heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Kite Close, TN38 8DR records electricity as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

Has 1 Kite Close, TN38 8DR had any planning applications?

1 Kite Close, TN38 8DR has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in March 2026. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Kite Close, TN38 8DR?

1 Kite Close, TN38 8DR is in council tax band C.

Where is 1 Kite Close, TN38 8DR located?

1 Kite Close, TN38 8DR sits in St Leonards On Sea. It falls within the TN38 postcode district in East Sussex.

How safe is the area around 1 Kite Close, TN38 8DR?

Police records around 1 Kite Close, TN38 8DR 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 1 Kite Close, TN38 8DR?

The closest primary school to 1 Kite Close, TN38 8DR is West St Leonards Primary Academy (174m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The St Leonards Academy (280m).

How well connected is 1 Kite Close, TN38 8DR?

The closest bus stop to 1 Kite Close, TN38 8DR is Field Way, 247m away. The nearest rail option is West St Leonards Rail Station, 837m away.

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1 Kite Close, St Leonards On Sea, TN38 8DR

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Kite Close

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

1 Kite Close is a two-bedroom detached house in St Leonards On Sea (TN38 8DR). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2015. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71). Main heating runs on electricity.

One planning record on file: a garage conversion approved in 2026. Past consents include a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2006–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £306,000 is 45.7% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£310/sq ft) was about 63.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in October 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years.

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
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

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.

1 Kite Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

0.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from May 2015

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Low Energy Lighting

11%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Kite Close, St Leonards On Sea, TN38 8DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Mar 2026
Garage ConversionOutline
In report
Application for a Certificate of proposed Lawful development for a garage conversion and internal alterations
Agent
Avenue Architecture
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
HS/PR/26/00022
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What's in 1 Kite Close, St Leonards On Sea, TN38 8DR's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

1 Kite Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£306,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£210,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

8 October 2015Most recent
£210,000
+75.0%over 8 years
22 October 2006
£120,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN38 8DR: £315,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in TN38 8DR

On the street

Versus other Kite Close homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Kite Close outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,333

Street avg £3,551

On par

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

0.9 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the St Leonards On Sea district page.

Full St Leonards On Sea report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

5/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Field Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

West St Leonards Primary Academy. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TN38 8DR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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