What type of property is 5 Highwater View, TN38 8EL?

5 Highwater View, TN38 8EL is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 5 Highwater View, TN38 8EL last change hands?

5 Highwater View, TN38 8EL last sold for £375,000 in December 2019, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £103,950 in July 1995, so prices have been rising over 24 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Highwater View, TN38 8EL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 1995 and December 2019, 5 Highwater View, TN38 8EL rose from £103,950 to £375,000, a change of £271,050. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Highwater View, TN38 8EL?

The current EPC rating for 5 Highwater View, TN38 8EL is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in September 2019. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Highwater View, TN38 8EL?

5 Highwater View, TN38 8EL has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (1,130 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Highwater View, TN38 8EL heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Highwater View, TN38 8EL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Highwater View, TN38 8EL?

5 Highwater View, TN38 8EL is in council tax band E.

Where is 5 Highwater View, TN38 8EL located?

5 Highwater View, TN38 8EL sits in St Leonards On Sea. It falls within the TN38 postcode district in East Sussex.

Is 5 Highwater View, TN38 8EL in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Highwater View, TN38 8EL 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 5 Highwater View, TN38 8EL?

The closest primary school to 5 Highwater View, TN38 8EL is Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy (1.6km), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Ark Alexandra Academy (2.9km).

How well connected is 5 Highwater View, TN38 8EL?

The closest bus stop to 5 Highwater View, TN38 8EL is Stonebeach Rise, 127m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Highwater View, St Leonards On Sea, TN38 8EL

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

105 m²

1130 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Highwater View

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

5 Highwater View is a four-bedroom detached house in St Leonards On Sea (TN38 8EL). It has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (around 1130 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in May 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 78% of similar EPCs). Across 1995–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £447,000 is 19.2% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£332/sq ft) was about 239.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold December 2019 for £375,000.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble, Detached

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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)

Sept 2019

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2019from May 2015

EPC improved fromD65toC69

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

16%86%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Highwater View, St Leonards On Sea, TN38 8EL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Highwater View 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.

5 Highwater View has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£447,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£375,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

19 December 2019Most recent
£375,000
+260.8%over 24 years
20 July 1995
£103,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN38 8EL: £355,000 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in TN38 8EL

On the street

Versus other Highwater View homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 5 Highwater View runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,571

Street avg £2,609

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Floor Area

105 m²

Street avg 98 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

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Comparables

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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

0.1 km

Stonebeach Rise — bus stop.

Closest school

1.6 km

Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TN38 8EL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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