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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
30
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
12.95(-59%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.86(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.39(-32%)
Public order
3.76(-38%)
Vehicle crime
2.92(-23%)
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

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 in St Helens area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £640,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Helens over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£388,750
Flats10£169,625
Semi-Detached25£335,000
Terraced6£329,000

10 years median price trend in St Helens

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Helens.

All postcodes in St Helens

TN342JR

Ewhurst Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.