What type of property is 3 Bowsprit Mews, TN38 8ER?

3 Bowsprit Mews, TN38 8ER is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 3 Bowsprit Mews, TN38 8ER?

3 Bowsprit Mews, TN38 8ER last sold for £354,000 in April 2017, around 9 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Bowsprit Mews, TN38 8ER have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Bowsprit Mews, TN38 8ER is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in March 2017. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Bowsprit Mews, TN38 8ER?

3 Bowsprit Mews, TN38 8ER has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (1,033 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in TN38 8ER. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Bowsprit Mews, TN38 8ER heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Bowsprit Mews, TN38 8ER records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 3 Bowsprit Mews, TN38 8ER had any planning applications?

3 Bowsprit Mews, TN38 8ER has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in October 2019 under ref. HS/FA/19/00690. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 3 Bowsprit Mews, TN38 8ER?

3 Bowsprit Mews, TN38 8ER is in council tax band E.

Where is 3 Bowsprit Mews, TN38 8ER located?

3 Bowsprit Mews, TN38 8ER sits in St Leonards On Sea. It falls within the TN38 postcode district in East Sussex.

Is 3 Bowsprit Mews, TN38 8ER in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Bowsprit Mews, TN38 8ER 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 3 Bowsprit Mews, TN38 8ER?

The closest primary school to 3 Bowsprit Mews, TN38 8ER is Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy (1.7km), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Ark Alexandra Academy (2.9km).

What transport links are near 3 Bowsprit Mews, TN38 8ER?

The closest bus stop to 3 Bowsprit Mews, TN38 8ER is Stonebeach Rise, 207m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Bowsprit Mews, St Leonards On Sea, TN38 8ER

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

96 m²

1033 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Bowsprit Mews

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

3 Bowsprit Mews is a four-bedroom detached house in St Leonards On Sea (TN38 8ER). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2017) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2019. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £437,000 is 23.4% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£343/sq ft) was about 72.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in April 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 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

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2017

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2017from May 2015

EPC improved fromE40toD66

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%42%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Bowsprit Mews, St Leonards On Sea, TN38 8ER, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Bowsprit Mews has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

Oct 2019
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Rear single storey extension including bi-fold doors, internal reconfiguration and garage door replacement with window.
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
HS/FA/19/00690
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What's in 3 Bowsprit Mews, St Leonards On Sea, TN38 8ER'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.

3 Bowsprit Mews valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£437,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£354,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 April 2017Most recent
£354,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN38 8ER: £327,000 (2025–2004).

Nearby sales in TN38 8ER

On the street

Versus other Bowsprit Mews homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Bowsprit Mews is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

Price per m²

£3,688

Street avg £4,053

Below

Floor Area

96 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly below

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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

0.2 km

Stonebeach Rise — bus stop.

Closest school

1.7 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 8ER from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TN38 8ER

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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