What type of property is 8 Magpie Close, TN38 8DY?

8 Magpie Close, TN38 8DY is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 8 Magpie Close, TN38 8DY last change hands?

8 Magpie Close, TN38 8DY last sold for £65,000 in May 2000, around 26 years ago. Before that, it sold for £54,000 in November 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Magpie Close, TN38 8DY have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Magpie Close, TN38 8DY is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in March 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Magpie Close, TN38 8DY?

8 Magpie Close, TN38 8DY has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in TN38 8DY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Magpie Close, TN38 8DY heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Magpie Close, TN38 8DY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Magpie Close, TN38 8DY?

8 Magpie Close, TN38 8DY 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 8 Magpie Close, TN38 8DY located?

8 Magpie Close, TN38 8DY sits in St Leonards On Sea. It falls within the TN38 postcode district in East Sussex.

How safe is the area around 8 Magpie Close, TN38 8DY?

Police records around 8 Magpie Close, TN38 8DY 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 8 Magpie Close, TN38 8DY?

The closest primary school to 8 Magpie Close, TN38 8DY is West St Leonards Primary Academy (467m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The St Leonards Academy (434m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Magpie Close, TN38 8DY?

The closest bus stop to 8 Magpie Close, TN38 8DY is Field Way, 312m away. The nearest rail option is West St Leonards Rail Station, 1.0km away.

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8 Magpie Close, St Leonards On Sea, TN38 8DY

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 8 Magpie Close

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

8 Magpie Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in St Leonards On Sea (TN38 8DY). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (March 2021) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in January 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Held since May 2000 — that's 26 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1999–2000, sale prices on this property compounded at 20.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £250,000 sits 284.6% above the 2000 sale of £65,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£104/sq ft) was about 44.7% below the postcode norm.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2021

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2021from Jan 2011

EPC improved fromD63toC70

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

29%88%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

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

8 Magpie Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

8 Magpie Close's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1999).

Current estimate

£250,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 20.4% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2000)

£65,000

Growth on file: 20.4% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

25 May 2000Most recent
£65,000
+20.4%over 6 months
22 November 1999
£54,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN38 8DY: £275,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in TN38 8DY

On the street

Versus other Magpie Close homes

Four headline reads against 34 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 8 Magpie Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,121

Street avg £2,647

Strongly below

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

5/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Field Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

The St Leonards Academy. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TN38 8DY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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