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About

St Helens ward lies in the eastern part of Hastings, stretching inland from the suburban coastal fringe near St Leonards. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to modern developments. Its streets are arranged on the lower slopes of the hills that rise away from the English Channel, providing a quiet, neighbourhood atmosphere distinct from the central seafront.

The local geography is defined by the narrow valley of Glyne Gap, a historically significant route. This low-lying area contains the main railway line connecting Hastings to London, effectively dividing parts of the ward. Community life focuses around local shops, schools, and several parks, including the expansive Church Wood, which offers woodland walks on the ward's northern edge.

Area overview

On average St Helens has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 5.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Helens is £51,935 per year. There are 2 schools in St Helens: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). St Helens is home to around 4,787 people, with a population density of about 2,270.2 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
5.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Helens Population
4,787
Population density
2,270.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.41(-55%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.86(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.27(-3%)
Vehicle crime
4.18(+13%)
Public order
3.55(-42%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,411
92.16%
Other White
113
2.36%
Bangladeshi
39
0.81%
Other Asian
35
0.73%
Irish
32
0.67%
Total population: 4,786

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,211
29.31%
No qualifications
857
20.75%
Level 3 (A level)
653
15.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
588
14.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
403
9.76%
Total 16+ residents: 4,131

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,042
49.29%
Owns with a mortgage
610
28.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
231
10.93%
Other social rented
173
8.18%
Other forms of private rent
31
1.47%
Total households: 2,114

Property prices in St Helens

Median price£350,000
Price per sq ft£367
Sales (last 12 months)64
Typical range (middle 50%)£304K – £416K

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £367 per square foot) in St Helens area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £637,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Helens over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£422,500£369
Terraced2£360,000£444
Semi-Detached25£340,000£376
Flats9£145,000£259

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Helens

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Helens.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£306,250£132,475£272,500£232,500
2017£342,500£137,500£260,000£276,000
2018£349,950£125,000£293,000£245,000
2019£348,500£156,750£262,750£285,000
2020£375,000£165,000£310,000£247,500
2021£365,000£167,500£331,000£284,000
2022£455,000£205,000£377,500£330,000
2023£420,000£190,000£350,000£280,000
2024£450,000£165,000£365,000£336,500
2025£425,000£153,500£332,500£323,000
2026£385,000£189,950£360,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Helens.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Helens.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£262£202£270£232
2017£298£203£284£240
2018£314£223£280£252
2019£312£204£294£267
2020£296£239£304£280
2021£348£257£345£365
2022£387£268£393£347
2023£341£267£367£336
2024£354£269£383£311
2025£367£255£366£411
2026£358£333£376
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Helens.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Helens in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about St Helens

Is St Helens safe?

St Helens records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in St Helens?

The median sale price in St Helens is £350,000 (about £367 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in St Helens?

St Helens has 1 primary school (1 rated Outstanding) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is St Helens?

St Helens scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in St Helens sits around rank 20,038 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in St Helens?

The average household income in St Helens is around £51,935 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for St Helens?

St Helens is represented by 2 elected councillors: Andy Batsford (Independent) and Peter Anthony Clarke (Reform UK).

All postcodes in St Helens

TN342UD

De Chardin Drive

TN342EX

St Helens Park Road

TN342AD

The Ridge

TN342JJ

St Helens Park Road

TN342JA

Dunclutha Road

TN342JU

The Gables

TN342JZ

Birch Way

TN342HS

Freshwater Avenue

TN342DN

St Helens Park Road

TN342JL

Baird Drive

TN342HA

Ashford Road

TN342PJ

Park Way

TN342PN

Park Avenue

TN342HX

Ashford Road

TN342HE

Park View

TN342PH

Park Way

TN342EH

St Helens Road

TN342HP

Thanet Way

TN342UF

Vinehall Close

TN342JG

Langham Road

TN342TB

Manston Way

TN342PL

Lancing Close

TN342PR

Park Drive

TN342HR

Freshwater Avenue

TN342JY

Birch Way

TN342RA

The Ridge

TN342JT

St Helens Avenue

TN342JP

Watermen's Close

TN342AY

The Byeway

TN342HL

Streamside Close

TN342LT

St Helen's Crescent

TN342DP

St Helens Park Road

TN342JQ

Langham Close

TN342PX

Park Way

TN342HW

Canterbury Rise

TN342DT

Abbotsfield Close

TN342SQ

St Helens Crescent

TN342SZ

Sedgebrook Gardens

TN342UQ

Telham Close

TN342NB

St Helens Road

TN342FW

Westwoods

TN342UG

Burwash Close

TN342LJ

St Helens Road

TN342GT

Shining Cliff

TN342PG

Park Avenue

TN342TE

Pegwell Close

TN342LU

St Helen's Crescent

TN342HH

Tenterden Rise

TN342PW

Park Avenue

TN342HQ

Ashford Way

TN342RU

Woodcombe

TN342JR

Ewhurst Close

TN342HD

Hole Farm Close

TN342XA

The Martlets

TN342HF

Park View

TN342EL

St Helens Road

TN342JE

Langham Road

TN342DU

Henderson Close

TN342EA

St Helens Road

TN342UE

St Helens

TN342EU

St Helens Park Road

TN342JF

Oakwood Close

TN342JX

Hillside Road

TN342HZ

Ashford Road

TN342HN

Benenden Rise

TN342HU

Osborne Close

TN342PE

Park View

TN342LR

Ore Place

TN342TA

Manston Way

TN342DS

Conifer Close

TN342PD

Park View

TN342HY

Ashford Road

TN342JS

Old House Gardens

TN342DX

Downs Road

TN342AZ

Friars Way

TN342EN

St Helens Crescent

TN342HG

Ashford Way

TN354BT

Hurst Court Gardens

TN342HJ

Ashford Road

TN342PP

Park Crescent

TN342ER

St Helens Park Road

TN342PF

Park Close

TN354PD

The Dene

TN342DY

Downs Road

TN342EW

St Helens Crescent

TN342LH

St Helens Road

TN342JW

St Helens Park Road

TN354PW

Hurst Way

TN342PQ

Alexandra Parade

TN342UL

Centurion Rise

TN342PZ

Hardrada Rise

TN342EJ

St Helens Road

TN342DZ

Downs Road

TN342PY

Starwell Close

TN354BW

Stonestile Lane

TN342DW

St Helens Court

TN342LF

Pilgrims Way

TN342HB

Park View

TN342HT

Brading Close

TN342JN

St Helens Park Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.